Mexican Pesto Recipe

Mexican Pesto is a delicious pesto dressing served with bread or pasta. Learn how to make/prepare Mexican Pesto by following this easy recipe.
Mexican Pesto Recipe
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Difficulty Easy
Recipe Type Veg.
Serves 6
Calories Per Serving 176
Ingredients:
  • ¼ cup Pumpkin Seeds/Pepitas (hulled)
  • 1 bunch Cilantro
  • ¼ cup Cotija Cheese (grated)
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 1 Serrano Chile Pepper (seeded)
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • 6 tbsp Olive Oil
How to make Mexican Pesto:
  • Blend the pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender until they are coarsely chopped.
  • Add cilantro, cheese, garlic, Chile pepper, salt and olive oil.
  • Process the ingredients until they are smooth. Scrape the sides of the blender to remove the mixture stuck to them, if necessary.


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