A fun twist on classic pesto, this cilantro pesto recipe is quick and easy, completely delicious, and is full of limes, roasted cashews, garlic, parmesan, and of course, cilantro! This is great over pasta, chicken…anything!

Ingredients

• 2 cups packed cilantro
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/4 cup roasted cashews unsalted
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• 1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/3 – 2/3 cup oil until desired consistency is reached
• salt to taste

Procedure

• Place cilantro, garlic, roasted cashews, lime juice, and parmesan into a food processor.
• Pulse until smooth and scrape down the sides.
• With your food processor running, slowly pour in your oil until your desired consistency has been reached.
• Season with salt, pulse to combine, and serve with pasta, cheese and crackers, etc.
• Store in the refrigerator.

To Roast Cashews

1. Preheat oven to 300° F.
2. Place cashews on an unlined, rimmed baking sheet.
3. Roast in preheated oven until cashews are fragrant and golden, about 4-8 minutes.
4. Stir halfway through to avoid burnt spots.