With fall in full swing, you likely have plenty of leftover pumpkin seeds to spare. Make the most of your bounty with this Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto recipe!
The following recipe is fromCooking Close to Home by Diane Imrie and Richard Jarmusz. It has been adapted for the web.
RECIPE: Cilantro and Pumpkin Seed Pesto
Ingredients
2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled
1⁄2 cup pumpkin seeds, raw unsalted
1⁄4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
1⁄2 cup olive oil
4 cups fresh cilantro leaves and stems
Procedure
In a food processor mix the garlic, pumpkin seeds, salt, pepper, lime juice and olive oil. Process until seeds are finely chopped but not completely ground.
Add half the cilantro and process briefly.
Add the remaining cilantro leaves and mix until chopped, but not completely puréed.
Use fresh or freeze for later.
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