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Cilantro Pesto
Ingredients
- Cilantro90g≈ 2 × 1 bunch
- Water237g≈ 1 cup
- Lime juice, raw30g≈ 0.75 × 1 lime yield
- Pumpkin seeds70g
- Garlic, raw6g≈ 2 cloves
- Salt0.4g≈ 1 pinch
- Spices, pepper, black0.2g≈ 2 × dash
- Olive Oil14g≈ 1 tablespoon
Estimated Cost
- Cilantro (90g)$4.46
- Water (237g)—
- Lime juice, raw (30g)$0.12
- Pumpkin seeds (70g)—
- Garlic, raw (6g)$0.16
- Salt (0.4g)$0.00
- Spices, pepper, black (0.2g)$0.01
- Olive Oil (14g)$0.18
Total (8 servings)$4.93(~$0.62/serving)
* Cost estimate based on 6 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated March 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Add the cilantro bunches, garlic cloves, pumpkin seeds, salt, and black pepper to a food processor or blender.
- 2
2. Pour in the lime juice and water.
- 3
3. Pulse the mixture several times, scraping down the sides as needed, until the ingredients break down and begin to combine.
- 4
4. Drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to process until the pesto reaches a smooth, uniform consistency.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 8 servings · USDA data
Calories68
Protein3g
Carbs3g
Fat5g
Fiber1g
Sodium25mg
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.