Cilantro-lemon Pesto

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1/3 cup pecorino romano cheese, shredded
• 2 cups fresh cilantro
• 1/3 cup pine nuts
• 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1/2 lemon, juice of
• salt

Recipe

• 1 combine ingredients in food processor.
• 2 puree until ingredients are fully combined and the pesto has a smooth texture with no significant lumps (may still be just a little gritty). you may add additional olive oil if you like.
• 3 may be served hot or at room temperature. leftovers can be frozen in small tupperware containers or ice cube trays and thawed when you're ready to use.