Green Chile Pesto
Difficulty Level: Easy
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Prep Time:15 Minutes
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Yield:2 Cups
Ingredients
- 1 pound roasted green chile peppers
- ½ cup roasted almonds
- 4 garlic cloves
- ½ cup fresh cilantro
- ½ cup grated queso fresco
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- ¾ cup olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 453.59g roasted green chile peppers
- 118.29ml roasted almonds
- 4 garlic cloves
- 118.29ml fresh cilantro
- 118.29ml grated queso fresco
- 25.56g lime juice
- 177.44ml olive oil
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
With roasted green chiles and flavors from south of the border this pesto is a pleasant surprise and can be utilized in so many ways.
Preparation
STEP 1
Combine all ingredients except olive oil in the work bowl of a food processor. Pulse until combined.
STEP 2
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until pesto comes together. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Options
Serve over grilled or roasted seafood or vegetables, toss in pasta salad, or wrap with eggs for a breakfast burrito.