Herb-Almond Pesto

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Fresh chiles and lime juice give this herb-almond pesto a pleasant kick. Serve with baked tortilla chips or use to top burgers or fish.

2/3 cup | Active Time: 10 minutes | Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 cups lightly packed fresh cilantro, or parsley
• 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted (see Tip)
• 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and coarsely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 2 tablespoons nonfat or low-fat plain yogurt
• 1 tablespoon lime juice
• Freshly ground pepper to taste

Preparation

1. Combine cilantro (or parsley), almonds, jalapeño, garlic and salt in a food processor; process until finely chopped. Add oil, yogurt, lime juice and pepper; process until the mixture forms a paste.

Nutrition

Per tablespoon : 46 Calories; 4 g Fat; 0 g Sat; 3 g Mono; 0 mg Cholesterol; 1 g Carbohydrates; 1 g Protein; 0 g Fiber; 31 mg Sodium; 42 mg Potassium

Exchanges: 1 fat

Tips & Notes

• Make Ahead Tip: Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 days. Place a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent discoloration.

• Tip: To toast chopped nuts: Place in a small dry skillet and cook over medium-low heat, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly browned, 2 to 4 minutes.