POBLANO PESTO

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"You can omit the jalapeno for an additional poblano to bring the heat level down a bit." Pair this spicy pesto with cream and tomatoes and pour over pasta for an out-of-this-world entree. Susie Fisher, Watertown, MA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 25m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 large poblano peppers
1 jalapeno pepper
1/4 cup slivered almonds
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

Cut peppers in half; remove stems, seeds and membranes. In a large skillet, bring 1 in. of water to a boil. Add poblanos and jalapeno; cover and cook for 5-6 minutes or until tender. Drain; cool slightly and pat dry., Place peppers in food processor; cover and pulse until blended. Add the almonds, cheese, salt and pepper; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 150mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.