Cilantro-Parsley Pesto

Submitted by Kittencalrecipezazz

"Toasted pine nuts may be used ijn place of the pumpkin seeds, this complete recipe may doubled --- to freeze, divide into ice cube trays, freeze until completely hard then transfer to ziploc freezer bags."

 

• Ready In: 5mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 3/4 cup (approx)

ingredients

• 1⁄2 cup loosely-packed fresh cilantro leaves
• 1⁄2 cup loosley-packed fresh flat leaf parsley
• 3 small fresh garlic cloves (or use 2 large cloves)
• 1⁄4 cup grated parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons toasted pumpkin seeds
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 - 1⁄3 cup olive oil (use 1/3 cup for a a more saucy version)

directions

1. Pulse the first 6 ingredients in a food processor 10 times or just until chopped.
2. Drizzle the olive oil over the mixture and pulse another 5-6 times or until a coarse mixture forms.
3. Cover and chill until ready to use.