Made with toasted pumpkin seeds, garlic, and lime, this unique pesto is the perfect topping for veggies, mushrooms, sandwiches, grain dishes, and pasta. It's super easy to make, and adds rich flavor to any meal.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time1 minutemin
Course: Sauce
Keyword: dip, pesto, spread
Servings: 4
Equipment
1 food processor
Ingredients
1large bunch fresh cilantrochopped (use leaves and stems)
2clovesgarlic
1/2cuptoasted pepitas
1tspsea salt + more to taste
1jalepenooptional, if you like it hot
1/4tspsmoked paprika
juice of 1 large lime
1/3cupextra virgin olive oil
Instructions
Add ingredients to a food processor and blend until you have your ideal pesto texture. Add water or more extra virgin olive oil to thin; adding 1 tbsp at a time.
Season to taste with more salt and lime juice. Depending on how large your bunch of cilantro is, you may need more salt and lime.