I'm starting off with a short post, I have pictures and an outline for a bigger one (coming soon!). Tonight, I want to talk about cilantro pesto. My pal Susan posted a link on the ol' Facebook earlier this week about a study done, with the conclusion that cilantro was helpful with clearing infections and removing heavy metals from the body. I reallyreally like cilantro. I also reallyreally like heavy metal....like...the Pantera kind. Not...mercury.
I used the "KISS" method for my recipe.
That is, the "Keep It Simple, Stupid" method.
So here's what you need for my version....
A few cloves of garlic.
Siracha.
Lemon.
Onion (I minced up a quarter of an onion, and only used half of it)
Salt and pepper
Olive Oil
Parsley
and....
Cilantro
Ratios? You're really demanding.
That robot culinaire? It's one part parsley, three parts cilantro. Squeeze half the lemon in the processor, add a few peeled cloves of garlic (I did 3), onion, a pinch of salt and a few grinds of pepper. I made a Siracha smiley, and it was the perfect amount to give a light heat and delicious flavor. Pulse the processor until everything is chopped up well, scrape down the bowl and turn the processor back on. Stream in the olive oil until it makes a nice paste.
YUM! Green-y goodness. This would be delicious on steak, beans, rice, a burrito, a dip for chips or pita, it would probably be good on chicken....pasta?! The possibilities!
I had it on toasty bread with lebane (Lebanese yogurt-cheese spread). The bright herb flavors were super good with something creamy and tangy. This would probably be great with goat cheese, also. I encourage everyone to make a batch and start slathering it on things, be sure to share any combinations you come up with!
Until next time....
HEAVY METAALLL!!!
-Cait
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