CORAL TREE’S EASY VEGAN CILANTRO, MINT PESTO

Appetizers

Yields: 3 servings

Ingredients

6 garlic cloves
3 oz pine nuts
3 oranges, juiced
zest from 1 orange
2 T salt
1 C olive oil, pomace
1 t chili flakes
4.5 oz mint leaves
6 cilantro bunches, stems removed

To finish

  • Place 2 oz. of pesto in a sauté pan heat slightly.
  • Add 8 oz. of cooked pasta (we use penne) to pasta cooker or boiling water, heat through, drain water and add noodles to sauté pan.
  • Add a pinch of salt, mix until incorporated, serve in a large pasta bowl, garnish with orange supremes, diced tomato and fresh mint.
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