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Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime

By: KELIQUE 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.5 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (19)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 3 /4 cup
 

Ingredients

  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 2 1/2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 5 cloves garlic
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
  • 1/2 fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

  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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 129 | Total Fat: 12.4g | Cholesterol: 4mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 23, 2008 by Jen   view full review
This recipe ROCKS!!! If there were 10 stars, I'd give it that!!! We've been buying a tiny tub...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 20, 2007 by BSLOWERY   view full review
Good recipe; nice and spicy. I did add a little salt. Good with meats and I even mixed some...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by A.Murphree   view full review
Recipe was really good. I tossed it with whole wheat rotini pasta and grilled chicken but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 9, 2010 by chopin4-2   view full review
Wow. This is so good. I love cilantro. Unfortunately, I have a cilantro hater in the family...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2008 by meep234   view full review
Awesome.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 23, 2009 by beth112399   view full review
This is DELICIOUS! Of course, you have to be a fan of strong strong flavors, but it's...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 7, 2009 by Amos   view full review
I signed up just to thank you for this. It is excellent as is, I usually add a little fresh...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 7, 2010 by Katrina   view full review
This is a great recipe, good twist on pesto! I don't care for Jalapeno, and we used a whole...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 22, 2010 by dee   view full review
I love super spicy food - so I used 2 huge jalapenos with seeds. I added a little extra oil &...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.5 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by Orrin Campbell   view full review
This is a great recipe. I more than double the jalepeno in general and have also taken to...

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