Cilantro Pesto

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Cilantro Pesto

Adapted from 1,ooo Vegetarian Recipes by Carol Gelles

2 cups packed cilantro leaves
2 cloves garlic
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/8 teaspoon salt, or to taste

1.  Plae cilantro and garlic in food processor container fitted with a steel blad (a blender will not work for this purpose).  Cover and process until finely chopped.
2.  Add the oil ahnd salt to the rocessor.  cover and process until fairly smooth.

Makes 2/3 cup

Variation:  Substitute 1 cup packed parsley leaves for 1 cup of the cilantro.

Serve over hot pasta or use for sandwich filling.