Moroccan Pesto
- 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)
- Combine all of the ingredients in a food processor and process until well blended.
- 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.
- 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).
- Store in airtight container in the refrigerator for 7 days or in the freezer for 2 months.
- (per serving)
- Calories: 35
- Total Fat: 3.6g (0.5g saturated, 2.5g monounsaturated)
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Sodium: 40mg
parsley, tightly packed fresh cilantro, mint, ground cumin, paprika, clove garlic, extravirgin olive oil, freshly squeezed lemon juice, salt, water
Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/moroccan-pesto-379293 (may not work)