Recipes

Mexican Pesto

Name: Mexican Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas); 1 bunch cilantro; 0.25 cup grated cotija cheese; 4 cloves garlic; 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded; 0.5 teaspoon salt; 6 tablespoons olive oil

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Classic pesto South of the border style.

Recipe by Ken from CA

Published on April 2, 2019

8

Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
1 bunch cilantro
¼ cup grated cotija cheese
4 cloves garlic
1 serrano chile pepper, seeded
½ teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons olive oil

Directions

Place the pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, cheese, garlic, chile pepper, salt, and olive oil; cover and process until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

176	Calories
18g	Fat
2g	Carbs
3g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 176
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 18g	23%
Saturated Fat 3g	17%
Cholesterol 6mg	2%
Sodium 262mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 4mg	19%
Calcium 50mg	4%
Iron 1mg	7%
Potassium 111mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.