Spicy Jalapeno Pesto Recipe

Name: Spicy Jalapeno Pesto Recipe
Total time: 10 mins
Ingredients: 0.25 cup walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves; 0.75 cup shredded Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese; 1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed; 0.66666668653488 cup olive oil; salt and ground black pepper to taste

Looking for a spicy pesto recipe? Try this jalapeno pesto for a flavorful alternative to traditional pesto.

Total time10 mins
Prep time10 mins
Yield14 servings, 14

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Ingredients

0.25 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
0.75 cup shredded Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese
1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed
0.67 cup olive oil
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Instructions

Combine walnuts and garlic in a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add fresh basil, parmesan cheese, and jalapeno pepper; continue to process until everything is well combined. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 126 kcal
Fat Content: 13 g
Fiber Content: 0 g
Sugar Content: 0 g
Sodium Content: 66 mg
Protein Content: 2 g
Cholesterol Content: 4 mg
Carbohydrate Content: 1 g
Saturated Fat Content: 2 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g