Mexican Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup hulled pumpkin seeds (pepitas)
  • 1 bunch cilantro
  • 1/4 cup grated cotija cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1 serrano chile pepper, seeded
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 6 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Place the pumpkin seeds in a food processor or blender; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add cilantro, cheese, garlic, chile pepper, salt, and olive oil; cover and process until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

610 kcal 30% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 20.1g 40% DV
Total Fat 50.1g 64% DV
Carbs 27.1g 10% DV
Fiber 4.7g 17% DV
Sugar 3.1g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10230.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 1378mg 29% DV
Cholesterol 25mg 8% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 134mcg 15% DV
Vitamin C 142.2mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.2mcg 1% DV
Calcium 536mg 41% DV
Iron 13.8mg 77% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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