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Pepita Pesto

By The Good Housekeeping Test KitchenPublished: Jul 13, 2015
pepita pesto
Mike Garten
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Use on grilled steak or chicken tacos.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh cilantro
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/3 cup pepitas
  • 2 Tbsp. lime juice
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 tsp. cayenne (ground red) pepper
  • Kosher salt

Directions

    1. Step 1Blend cilantro, olive oil, pepitas, lime juice, garlic, cayenne, and 1/2 teaspoon salt until mostly smooth.
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