Moroccan Pesto

10 ingredients
11 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 cup tightly packed fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup tightly packed fresh cilantro or basil leaves
  • 6 fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 clove garlic, chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons water (optional)

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until well blended.
  2. 2
    Do a FASS check to see whether you need to add another squeeze or two of lemon juice, and add water to achieve the desired consistency.
  3. 3
    Goes with poached salmon (page 121) My Familys Favorite Chicken (page 111), Triple Citrus Black Cod (page 118), and Middle Eastern Chickpea Burgers (page 112).
  4. 4
    Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
  5. 5
    (per serving)
  6. 6
    Calories: 35
  7. 7
    Total Fat: 3.6g (0.5g saturated, 2.5g monounsaturated)
  8. 8
    Carbohydrates: 1g
  9. 9
    Protein: 0g
  10. 10
    Fiber: 0g
  11. 11
    Sodium: 40mg

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