We’ve been getting a fair amount of cilantro in our farm boxes lately and I’m sometimes unsure of how to use a whole bunch. This pea cilantro puree has been the perfect solution! It adds a beautiful green burst to your plate and looks elegant when served with fish or meats. This puree takes almost no time to make, yet it adds so much incredible flavor and brightens up any dish!
I love to use fresh herbs as a garnish, but I also know that herbs are nutritional powerhouses and so I try to get creative and let them have the spotlight when I can.
Ingredients:
(serves 2-4)
1 cup of cooked peas
1 bunch cilantro
1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
Juice from 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
2 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Place all ingredients in a food processor and blend until the consistency of your preference (I like mine a little textured).
Health Benefits of Cilantro:
Cilantro helps our body to detox. It contains compounds that bind together heavy metals, which we then eliminate.
The high levels of antioxidants in cilantro help to reduce inflammation and oxidative stress in our bodies.
This herb has been shown to reduce anxiety levels and improve sleep quality.
Cilantro aids in digestion by producing digestive enzymes, and it can also be used to settle upset stomachs and reduce bloating.
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