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Curtis Stone's Cilantro Pesto
Recipe courtesy of Curtis Stone
From the show Oprah's Sandwich Showdown
Serves 8


Pair Chef Curtis Stone's Cilantro Pesto with his earthy Garden of Eden Sandwich and Tzatziki Sauce. Still hungry? Try his Sideway Slider.

INGREDIENTS
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 2 Tbsp. freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Pound and mash the pine nuts, garlic and salt in a "bump and grind" (mortar and pestle) until the nuts and garlic are finely ground. Add the cilantro and continue to pound and mash until the cilantro is finely ground. Mash in the lemon juice, and then mix in the oil. Stir in the cheese.
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