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- Serving size: ¼ cup
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An appealing alternative to traditional basil pesto, this goes well with a variety of foods.
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By Del Sroufe,
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed cilantro
- ¼ cup hulled sunflower seeds, toasted, optional
- 1 jalapeño pepper, coarsely chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
- Zest and juice of 1 lime
- Salt to taste
- ½ package extra firm silken tofu (about 6 ounces), drained
- ¼ cup nutritional yeast, optional
Instructions
- Combine the cilantro, sunflower seeds (if using), jalapeño pepper, garlic, lime zest and juice, salt, tofu, and nutritional yeast (if using) in the bowl of a food processor and puree until smooth and creamy.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (¼ cup): 62 calories, 6.6 g carbohydrates, 4.4 g protein, 2.7 g total fat, 0.3 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 41 mg sodium, 1.1 g fiber, 1.8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (3)
(5 from 1 vote)Could you please offer a suggestion if folks do not care for cilantro? Parsley? Thank you!
Has anyone tried substituting basil for cilantro in this recipe?
Amazing. I’ve made this several times and everyone loves it.