Healthy Food Tip & Recipe January 29, 2016 - Cilantro Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds

Today's Recipe If you don't know what to serve for dinner tonight ... Enhance the flavor of chicken or fish with this great tasting pesto that can be prepared in a matter of minutes. Add it to fish tacos with a few avocado slices for a taste treat. (Taken from page 687 of the 2nd edition of the World's Healthiest Foods book.)

Cilantro Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds

Prep and Cook Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:

• 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 scallion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 or 3 canned jalapenos, depending on desired heat
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds
• 2 TBS water
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and white pepper to taste

Directions:

1. Chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
2. Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add olive oil a little at a time at end. You want the pesto to be blended yet not smooth. It is best with a little texture. Serve at room temperature. Do not heat it.

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