Green Chile Cilantro Pesto |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 5 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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This is no ordinary pesto! This is pesto New Mexico style. Recipe comes from Real New Mexico Chile Cookbook by Sandy Szwarc. Hope you enjoy it! Ingredients:
3 1/2 cups new mexico peppers, roasted, peeled and chopped (anaheim chile) |
1 1/4 cups fresh cilantro leaves (1 large bunch) |
1 teaspoon lime zest |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1 cup pine nuts |
1/2 cup olive oil |
4 garlic cloves, peeled |
salt |
1 cup parmesan cheese (of a mixture of both) or 1 cup romano cheese, grated (of a mixture of both) |
Directions:
1. In a blender or food processor add the chiles, cilantro, lime zest, lime juice, nuts, olive oil, and garlic.
2. Puree until amost smooth. Stir in the grated cheese, taste and adjust salt to taste.
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