Roasted Jalapeno Cilantro & Manchego Pesto

Name: Roasted Jalapeno Cilantro & Manchego Pesto
Ingredients: 8 jalapenos; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1 cup manchego cheese; 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice; 1 cup raw walnuts; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice; 1-2 cloves garlic; 3 cup cilantro leaves

sacalizona|April 30, 2014 11:37 am EST

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http://www.cali-zona.comThis is one of my favorite pestos, I could just sit and eat it by the spoonful : ) It is delightfully spicy and incredible on sandwiches and of course anything else you would use pesto in or on.

Servings

8

Ingredients

8 jalapenos
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1 cup manchego cheese
1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
1 cup raw walnuts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoon fresh squeezed lime juice
1-2 cloves garlic
3 cup cilantro leaves

Directions

Wash the jalapeno peppers then lined them in the center of the baking sheet so they are directly under the broiler
Turn the oven on to broil and place the baking sheet on top shelf of oven - Broil for 5 – 6 minutes - Flip over and broil 3 – 5 minutes until
Remove the stems and seeds and combine with everything else in a food processor or blender and puree