You may want to just try this on crackers, or you may want to mix it into a bowl of hot, buttery pasta.  Once you smell the aroma of this pesto, you’ll be coming up with more and more ways to serve it!  It’s simple, but so very delicious.

2 cups cilantro leaves
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1/4 cup olive oil (preferably extra virgin)
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Place the cilantro leaves and minced garlic in food processor and turn on slower speed.  With blade running slowly, carefully add the lemon juice and olive oil through top channel until you get a smooth paste.

Put the pesto into a serving bowl and add the salt and pepper. Cover and chill until needed.

The pesto will keep in the fridge for up to 2 days.  Makes about 1/2 cup of pesto.

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