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Source: Whole Foods
Makes about 2 1/2 cups
This thick and fragrant pumpkin seed pesto, featuring roasted pumpkin seeds, olive oil, cilantro and garlic, is a versatile sauce for your repertoire. Try this pesto as a spread on sandwiches, tossed with hot pasta or served over roasted or steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
2 cups unsalted hulled (green) pumpkin seeds 6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided Salt and pepper to taste 1/4 cup water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, or to taste 3 garlic cloves 1 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro
Method
Preheat oven to 375°F. Toss pumpkin seeds with 2 tablespoons of the oil and salt then spread out in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Roast until seeds are puffed and fragrant, 10 to 15 minutes, then set aside to let cool. Combine seeds in a food processor with water, lemon juice, garlic, cilantro and remaining 4 tablespoons oil. Pulse until mixture forms a coarse paste then season with salt and pepper.
Cover and chill until ready to use.
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