Jalapeno Pesto

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This is my favorite pesto so far. I could probably eat it everyday! I get a lot of compliments on this whenever I make it. One of the easiest and most versatile dishes to make. It is made with a combination of cilantro and jalapeno peppers. Seeds and ribs are removed so the heat level is tolerable.

Ingredients

• 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1 cup walnuts
• 1 Tbsp lemon or lime juice
• 4 medium jalapeno peppers, seeds and ribs removed
• 1 bunch cilantro
• 1/2 tsp unrefined sea salt or to taste
• 1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper or to taste

Instructions

1. Pour olive oil, walnuts, salt, pepper and lemon juice into blender and pulse.
2. Add jalapeno peppers and cilantro. Pulse blender until desired consistency.
3. Using a spatula, transfer pesto to a medium-size serving dish.
4. Consistency can be modified by adding or removing greens/olive oil, and/or nuts. Grated cheese is sometimes added to this. Any green and/or nut can be substituted.
5. Serve as a side or over meats or salads. This is very versatile. The oiliness makes drier meats such as chicken breast and wild pork/venison, much more fun to eat.

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