Pumpkin Seed–Cilantro Pesto
Bon Appetit gives us this recipe for Pumpkin Seed-Cilantro Pesto, and suggests we pair it with pan-seared salmon, rice, pasta, roasted vegetables or chicken.
Ingredients
- 1½ teaspoon and ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil separated
- ½ cup shelled pumpkin seeds pepitas
- ½ cup firmly packed cilantro leaves and stems
- ½ teaspoon cracked coriander seeds
- ½ garlic clove coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon or more fresh lime juice
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Heat 1½ teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add pumpkin seeds; sauté until beginning to brown and pop, about 2 minutes. Transfer seeds to paper towels to drain; let cool. Reserve skillet.
- Pulse 6 tablespoons pumpkin seeds, cilantro, coriander seeds, and garlic in a food processor until coarsely chopped. With machine running, gradually add 1 tablespoon lime juice, ¼ cup oil, then ¼ cup water, blending until coarse purée forms. Season pesto to taste with salt, pepper, and more lime juice, if desired.
