Print: Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime

This is a spicy alternative to classic basil pesto. You can control the spiciness by using less jalapeno and by removing the seeds and white membrane of the pepper before adding it to the pesto. If you like the spice, just throw it all in!

Prep

12 min

Cook

3 min

Servings

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh cilantro
2.5 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
0.25 cups extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
0.5 freshs jalapeno pepper , seeded
0.25 cups grated Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1 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.

Nutrition per serving

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