Green Chile and Cilantro Pesto Recipe

Green Chile and Cilantro Pesto Recipe

  • 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3/4 cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 (4 ounce) can ORTEGA® Whole Green Chiles
  • 4 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  1. PLACE cilantro, cheese, pine nuts, chiles, garlic, lime juice and salt in food processor; cover. Process until finely grated. Process, while slowly adding vegetable oil, for 1 minute or until almost smooth.
  2. SERVE over pasta or as a dip for vegetables.