Mexican Pesto

  • 6
  • 10 mins
  • 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

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.