Cilantro, Walnut, and Jalapeno Pesto
Jalapenos are the most popular chile peppers in the US. This is probably due to the availability and versatility of the chile. Jalapenos have a balanced combination of flavor and heat.
The demand for these have caused breeders to develop a broad range of varieties. You can now get jalapenos with various heat level and sizes. These can be used in salsas, stuffed, or eaten straight with cheeseburgers (my personal favorite).
Ingredients:
1 bunch cilantro, roughly chopped
1/2 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 cup walnuts
3 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
1 Tbl lime juice
1/2 cup of your preferred oil
Instructions:
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and blend until combined. Don’t mix too long so you don’t end up with a puree, you want a little bit of texture from the nuts so you get that slightly grainy consistency typical of pesto. Add more oil to thin it out if necessary. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
From ibreathimhungry.com