December 27th, 2024
Recipes
Cilantro Pepita Dressing
Valentina P
- Difficulty
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- Time 15"
Toasted pumpkin seeds give this richly flavored dressing a velvety finish and earthy undertone. Combine that with zippy cilantro, cumin, and lots of lime juice - and you have yourself an outrageously good dressing. We like serving this over warm grain bowls, chicken, and/or salad greens. It's especially well-suited to Mexican-inspired dishes.
How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based
Shopping List
- 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons safflower oil
- 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, packed
- 3 tablespoons cold water
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Add a few tablespoons of the safflower oil and then add the pumpkin seeds. Toast the pumpkin seeds, stirring frequently, until puffed but not browned, about 5 to 6 minutes. They will be fragrant when ready. Transfer the seeds, including any residual oil, to a plate or small bowl.
- Step 2: Add all of the dressing ingredients to a high-powered blender or use an immersion blender (we like this one) and a wide-mouth mason jar. Blend until the dressing is super silky smooth. This will take some time, so be patient. Scrape down the sides as needed and allow the machine to cool if it seems warm. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed, adding more liquid to reach preferred consistency. This took me approximately 5 minutes in my food processor.
- Serve: Store the dressing in the refrigerator and pour over vegetables, beans, fish - anything that could use a burst of flavor. Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
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Cilantro Pepita Dressing
PT15M 3/4 cup + 3 tablespoons safflower oil 1/2 cup + 1 tablespoon raw pumpkin seeds 1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice 1/2 cup cilantro leaves, packed 3 tablespoons cold water 2 tablespoons olive oil 3/4 teaspoon ground coriander 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/2 teaspoon dijon mustard 1/2 teaspoon salt black pepper, to taste Gluten Free Paleo Vegan Low-Carb 12 Servings
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