Creamy Cilantro Pesto

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1 bunch cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch)
• 1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
• 3 -4 large garlic cloves (whole)
• 1/4 cup lemon juice
• 1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed)
• 2 tablespoons basil (dried)
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti)
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use olive if you want)
• 3 tablespoons laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)

Recipe

• 1 put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
• 2 blend until formed into a smooth paste.
• 3 add broccoli, oil and basil, blend until smooth.
• 4 last add parmesan cheese and the swiss cheese. **if at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
• 5 pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.