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Edamame-Cilantro Pesto

Edamame-Cilantro Pesto

Cilantro stands in for basil in this Asian-inspired herb paste. Edamame replaces nuts and most of the oil found in traditional pesto. Serve with salmon burgers and broiled or grilled fish and poultry.

Cooking Light MARCH 2007

  • Yield: 1 cup (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cilantro leaves
  • 1 cup frozen blanched shelled edamame (green soy beans), thawed
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons canola oil
  • 1 teaspoon green curry paste
  • 1 teaspoon fish sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large garlic clove, peeled

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Amount per serving
  • Calories: 35
  • Calories from fat: 44%
  • Fat: 1.7g
  • Saturated fat: 0.1g
  • Monounsaturated fat: 0.5g
  • Polyunsaturated fat: 0.3g
  • Protein: 2.2g
  • Carbohydrate: 2.6g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 0.0mg
  • Iron: 0.5mg
  • Sodium: 226mg
  • Calcium: 17mg
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