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Spicy Cilantro Pesto
  • Ingredients
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 2 serrano chilies, cut in quarters
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh Italian parsley
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • 3 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
Directions
  1. With the food processor running, drop in the garlic cloves and chilies; process until minced
  2. Turn off the machine and add the cilantro, parsley, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and salt
  3. Pulse to finely chop the ingredients
  4. With the machine running again, pour in the oil and process to make a paste
  5. Use immediately or cover tightly and refrigerate for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Yield: 1 cup SUGGESTED USE: This Southwestern version of the traditional pesto is also good tossed with hot pasta
  6. Also try it rubbed on chicken pieces (2 hours) or salmon (30 minutes) or even halibut (30 minutes).


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