Poblano Pesto


Posted by Fran on September 14, 1996 at 20:40:04:

Poblano Pesto
(Pat Garvin)

6 T pine nuts
6 medium poblano peppers, roasted, peeled, and seeded
1 clove garlic, or more to taste
4 T olive oil
1 bunch cilantro, leaves only
Salt to taste
1 lime, juiced, or more as needed
1 large red bell pepper, roasted, peeled, seeded and diced

Lightly roast pine nuts in oven at 350F and let them cool. In food
processor, pulse together the pine nuts, chiles, garlic, olive oil and
cilantro into a rough paste. Add salt and lime juice to taste. Stir in
diced red bell pepper to contrast with the res t of the salsa. Use as a
sauce on pasta or as a sandwich spread.