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Spicy Cilantro Pesto is a sauce / dip recipe that takes about 45 min from start to finish and serves 6. It calls for 6 ingredients across 3 steps, and is rated easy. A serving works out at around 98 kcal with roughly 1 g of protein. Filed under gluten free, dairy free, paleolithic and lacto ovo vegetarian.
Add the garlic, 1/2 teaspoon sea salt, 1/4 cup pepitas, and 1/4 teaspoon mild chili powder to the food processor with the cilantro. Process until everything is thoroughly chopped and combined.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the 1/4 cup olive oil, drop by drop, through the liquid attachment. Continue until the mixture forms a smooth, thick paste.
| Nutrient | Amount per serving | Share of reference intake |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 98kcal | 5% |
| Fat | 10g | 14% |
| Carbohydrate | 1g | 0% |
| of which sugars |
| Allergen | Status |
|---|---|
| Sulphites | May contain |
| Gluten | Free from |
| Crustaceans |
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| 0g |
| 0% |
| Fibre | 0g | 0% |
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| Protein | 1g | 2% |
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| Sodium | 198mg | 8% |
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Reference intake of an average adult (8400 kJ / 2000 kcal). Fibre is measured against the 30g daily recommendation, which has no statutory reference intake. Figures are an estimate calculated from the ingredient list.
| Eggs | Free from |
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| Fish | Free from |
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| Peanuts | Free from |
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| Soya | Free from |
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| Milk | Free from |
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| Tree nuts | Free from |
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| Celery | Free from |
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| Mustard | Free from |
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| Sesame | Free from |
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| Lupin | Free from |
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| Molluscs | Free from |
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May contain means it depends on the brand you buy — check the label on the product itself.
Allergen information is derived automatically from the ingredient list and is a guide, not a guarantee. Always check the packaging of the products you cook with.
