Thursday, February 5, 2009

Cilantro Pesto Dip



This is one of my favorite homemade dips that I make. It is so good with veggies, chips or to top on anything. Yummy!!

You need:
1/3 cup walnuts
1 large bunch cilantro, leaves and stems intact
1 garlic clove, peeled
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt

Heat oven or toaster oven to 275 degrees. Spread walnuts on a baking tray and bake until fragrant and lightly browned, about 10 minutes. Cool slightly, about 3 minutes.

Chop cilantro, garlic, and walnuts in a food processor, about 25 seconds. With machine running, add oil in a steady stream. Add sour cream, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse a few times to combine. Serve or refrigerate until needed.

Makes 8 (2 1/2-tablespoons)servings

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