Cilantro Pesto

Courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop

INGREDIENTS

• 1 bunch fresh cilantro
• 5 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar or lemon juice|
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• Salt to taste
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup finely chopped nuts (optional) – can use pine nuts, walnuts or almonds

PREPARATION

• Combine the cilantro (stems and all), garlic, vinegar, cheese, pepper, nuts, salt and 1/4 cup of the olive oil in the food processor.
• Add the remaining olive oil and gently heat the pesto in a saucepan before stirring it into your favorite cooked pasta.