The next time you find yourself with extra herbs, consider making a DIY pesto. This blend features antioxidant-packed cilantro, arugula, and lime for a spicy south-of-the-border flavor that goes especially well on meat for tacos. Watch the video above as Joy Houston, a chef based in Encinitas, California, walks you through the process of making this flavor-packed cilantro pesto.

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches cilantro, washed and spun dry
  • 1 cup arugula (optional)
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 large cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup lemon or lime juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan salt

Directions

  1. Cut off the bottoms of the cilantro stems and discard.

  2. Pack cilantro into 8-cup food processor. Add olive oil, lime juice, arugula, garlic. Blend and adjust to taste.

Nutritional Information

Calories
113
Total Fat
12g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
74mg
Carbohydrates
1g
Dietary Fiber
.5g
Sugars
0g
Protein
.5g
YIELD:

6 servings