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Mexican Pesto

This is a bright, spicy and flavorful pesto is packed with cilantro and spices and is totally plant based. 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp lime zest zest of 1/2 lime
  • 1 jalapeno, seeded
  • 2 tbsp lime juice juice of 1 lime
  • 3 oz fresh organic cilantro, stems removed
  • 1 1/2 tsp Trader Joe's Chili Lime Seasoning can use regular chili powder as well
  • 1/2 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp maple syrup real maple
  • 1/2 cup good extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • Heat saute pan to a med heat
  • Toast pine nuts 3-5 mins until lightly golden brown 
  • Add pine nuts and remaining ingredients to a food processor or blender and blend until smooth
  • Serve immediately or place in a glass container and freeze