{"id":2495,"date":"2012-11-01T16:44:46","date_gmt":"2012-11-01T15:44:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/?p=2495"},"modified":"2016-04-11T16:05:04","modified_gmt":"2016-04-11T15:05:04","slug":"cilantro-coconut-oil-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/amazingy.com\/magazine\/cilantro-coconut-oil-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Cilantro-Coconut Oil \u2013 Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>Cilantro-Coconut Oil \u2013 Pesto<\/h2>\n<p>&#8230;is a truly wonderful, delicious treat and it&#8217;s versatile. It can be used as a dip, as a spread on bread and crackers, with salads, quinoa and pasta, on omelettes and you can add it to soups. Well, you can go wild with it &#8211; whatever your taste buds desire.<\/p>\n<p>And the best thing is that it&#8217;s not only extremely yummy, it&#8217;s also really good for you!<\/p>\n<p>Cilantro is a natural powerful cleanser that removes toxins and heavy metals from the body.<\/p>\n<p>Coconut oil is a highly saturated, but exceptionally healthy fat and provides a number of profound health benefits:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>improves your heart health<\/li>\n<li>eases digestion<\/li>\n<li>increases your metabolism<\/li>\n<li>supports your immune system<\/li>\n<li>enhances brain function<\/li>\n<li>is an antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal agent<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Wow, I love that stuff and I&#8217;m sure you will too. Try it, it&#8217;s simple to make and it&#8217;s absolutely tasty.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Ingredients:<\/span><br \/>\n&#8211; 4 bunches fresh cilantro<br \/>\n&#8211; juice of 2 lemons (if you like it more tangy add more lemon juice)<br \/>\n&#8211; 1\/4 cup almonds (preferably soaked overnight)<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 Tbsp. coconut oil<br \/>\n&#8211; 2 Tbsp. olive oil<br \/>\n&#8211; salt to taste<br \/>\n&#8211; cayenne for a spicy touch (optional)<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Directions:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<ol>\n<li>In a food processor chop a handful of almonds into small chunky pieces &#8211; put aside<\/li>\n<li>In a blender puree the cilantro bunches with lemon juice, coconut oil, olive oil until smooth<\/li>\n<li>Add the rest of the almonds and blend with the cilantro coconut oil cream until smooth<\/li>\n<li>Mix in the chunky almond bits<\/li>\n<li>Salt to taste. Add cayenne if a spicy taste is what you&#8217;re after.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/ol>\n<p>For a thinner sauce add more olive oil, if you desire a thicker consistency add more nuts (you can also use walnuts, pine nuts or macadamia).<\/p>\n<p>Keep the Cilantro-Coconut-Pesto refrigerated in a Weck glass for up to 3 days &#8211; cover with olive oil.<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy &amp; love yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Info source: The New Whole Foods Encyclopedia by Rebecca Wood<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Cilantro-Coconut Oil \u2013 Pesto &#8230;is a truly wonderful, delicious treat and it&#8217;s versatile. 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