Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime
Description
This is a spicy alternative to classic basil pesto. Add to pasta, fish, or chicken dishes as you would any other pesto sauce.
Ingredients
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1 bunch fresh cilantro
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2 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
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1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
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5 cloves garlic
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1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
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1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
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1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Directions
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Combine the cilantro, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a blender; pulse until the mixture reaches a soft, paste-like consistency.