Poblano Pesto Recipe
Our Poblano Pesto recipe is an interesting twist on a basic pesto. Instead of basil and pine nuts, we use cilantro and sliced almonds to accompany the star of the dish…. charred poblano peppers. This pesto can be served over noodles, with chips, chicken, shrimp, etc.
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Ingredients:
2 Poblano peppers
1/2 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup sliced almonds, toasted
1 small jalapeño pepper, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 medium garlic clove
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
Directions:
1. Roast poblano peppers (for recipe click here).
2. Remove and discard the charred skin, stems and seeds.
3. In a food processor add poblanos, cilantro, almonds, jalapeno, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, salt and oil.
4. Blend until smooth.
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