MEXICAN PESTO

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Classic pesto South of the border style.

Provided by Ken from CA

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 bunch cilantro
¼ cup grated cotija cheese
4 cloves garlic
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, cheese, garlic, chile pepper, salt, and olive oil; cover and process until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 176.4 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 5.8 mg, Fat 17.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 262 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

Nkanyiso Mazamane
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I can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious and easy to make.


Sandy Oh
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This is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I also added some black beans and corn to make it a complete meal.


Angie richards
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I love the smoky flavor that the roasted poblano peppers add to this pesto. It's a really unique and delicious twist on a classic recipe.


Bemnet Mesfin
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This is the perfect pesto for summer. It's light and refreshing, and it's perfect for using up all the fresh herbs from my garden.


Sameer Poudel
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I'm not a huge fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this pesto. It's not too overpowering and it adds a nice touch of flavor.


Malik Abdul Razzaq Khar
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This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Sherifdeen Sulaimon
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I love that this recipe uses fresh cilantro. It gives the pesto a really bright and flavorful taste.


Shaggy Ranking
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This is a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Mondesir MA
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This pesto is so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.


Ali Asnan Shah
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I love the combination of flavors in this pesto. It's the perfect balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy.


Mohf Bxhc
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious.


Romjan Ahmed
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This is the best pesto I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful.


Josephine Chileuwa
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I wasn't sure what to expect from this recipe, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's a great way to use up leftover cilantro and it adds a nice pop of flavor to dishes.


Khusbu Bhim
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This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I will definitely be making it again.


Alee aijaz
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I love this recipe! It's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a crowd-pleaser.


Mesam Khan
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This Mexican pesto is a delicious and easy way to add some flavor to your favorite dishes. I used it on chicken tacos and it was a hit!