Mexican Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Mexican Pesto Recipe). Classic pesto South of the border style.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Mexican Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)

1 bunch cilantro

¼ cup grated cotija cheese

4 cloves garlic

1 serrano chile pepper

seeded

½ teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons olive oil

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place the pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro cheese garlic chile pepper salt and olive oil; cover and process until smooth scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

Nutritional Information

Mexican Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 176.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.9g 6%

Carbohydrates: 2.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.6g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 17.8g 28%

Saturated Fat: 3.4g 17%

Cholesterol: 5.8mg 2%

Vitamin A Iu: 673.5IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.8mg 6%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 3.7mg 6%

Folate: 9.5mcg 2%

Calcium: 50.1mg 5%

Iron: 1.2mg 7%

Magnesium: 35.5mg 13%

Potassium: 111.1mg 3%

Sodium: 262mg 11%

Calories From Fat: 160.6

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.