Spice up your pasta with this flavorful Chipotle Pumpkin Seed and Cilantro Pesto

This unique pesto recipe combines smoky chipotle peppers, nutty pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro for a bold and delicious twist on the classic sauce. Perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over grilled vegetables.

Ingredients

• 1 cup pumpkin seeds
• 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
• 1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. In a dry skillet, toast the pumpkin seeds over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant.
2. In a food processor, combine the toasted pumpkin seeds, chipotle peppers, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped.
3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4. Serve the pesto tossed with cooked pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled over grilled vegetables for a zesty kick.

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