Coarsely chop the cilantro, leaving most of the stems behind.

Combine all the ingredients in a blender and blend on a low speed using the tamper to keep the mixture moving. It will take a couple of minutes before the pesto becomes fairly smooth.

If you’re using a food processor: process all ingredients, scraping down the sides as necessary until the pesto is mostly smooth

Serve immediately as desired or with a recipe of Zucchini Noodles and freshly chopped tomatoes