Raw Vegan Cilantro Pesto

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under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 cups loosely packed cilantro leaves (stems removed)
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons Parma (or homemade vegan Parmesan)*
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 cloves garlic
3 teaspoons water (depending on desired consistency)
1/4 teaspoon sea salt

directions

Blend all ingredients in a food processor and blend until smooth. Use more or less water to get the thickness you desire.

* Parma is a vegan Parmesan made from walnuts, nutritional yeast, and salt. You can also make your own vegan Parmesan by blending equal parts walnuts and equal parts nutritional yeast flakes in a food processor, then adding salt to taste.

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