May 8, 2015

Cilantro & Parsley Pesto

Cilantro & Parsley Pesto is so vibrant, fresh and perfect for summer dishes!

Pesto sauce originates from northern Italy in Genoa and is traditionally made with basil, garlic, pine nuts, parmigiano cheese & olive oil. These ingredients are then ground into a paste like sauce using a motar & pestle. Pesto sauce can be used for many dishes and we will soon be sharing a lovely pesto recipe by Michelle, so stay tuned! However, today we have a less than traditional variation of this fresh sauce using cilantro & parsley.

I had so much fun experimenting with this sauce yesterday and I could not wait to share it with you! It is similar to a Chimichurri sauce and it paired nicely with our grilled london broil. This simple to prepare pesto will add a bright layer of flavor to any dish.

I was losing much needed sunlight for this shoot so I had to work quickly! I used my Cuisinart smart stick that has a small food processor attachment!

Recipe:

If you have a mortar & pestle, definitely use it! However, a food processor will do the job quick & easy!

1 bunch of Cilantro
1/2 (or less) of a bunch of Parsley
A couple tablespoons of Olive Oil
A drizzle of Honey
1 teaspoon Lemon juice
Salt & Pepper to taste

Put everything in the food processor until it becomes a sauce like consistency. Exact measurements for this recipe are not crucial. This sauce can be stored in the fridge for up to a week. Drizzle your pesto over roasted veggies, broiled fish or as we did with grilled london broil! I hope you enjoy!

Boun Appetito,

Christina