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Jalapeño Pesto
Course
Sauce
Keyword
Jalapeno Pepper
Prep Time
5
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Servings
8
servings
Calories
223
kcal
Ingredients
1
jalapeno pepper
2
garlic cloves
1/4
cup
walnuts
2
cups
basil leaves
3/4
cup
Parmesan cheese
2/3
cup
olive oil
salt and pepper
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
In a food processor, finely chop by pulsing the walnuts and garlic.
Add the jalapeño, the Parmesan cheese, and basil and process the mixture until fully blended.
Slowly pour in olive oil while processing until the oil and pesto mix is combined.
To taste, season with salt and pepper.
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Notes
Swap out the jalapeño pepper for two serrano peppers (they are typically smaller) to increase the heat.
Nutrition
Calories:
223
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
1
g
|
Protein:
4
g
|
Fat:
23
g
|
Saturated Fat:
4
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
4
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
14
g
|
Cholesterol:
6
mg
|
Sodium:
442
mg
|
Potassium:
50
mg
|
Fiber:
1
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
409
IU
|
Vitamin C:
3
mg
|
Calcium:
127
mg
|
Iron:
1
mg