Red Chile Pesto

Per serving

1082kcal
5.4гProteins
117.2гFats
9.3гCarbs

This is great on pasta, in rice, or any thing you like to use green pesto for, also great for shrimp pasta! It is very spicy, but you can substitute different kinds of dried chiles if it is too hot for you. Attributed to Mike from the Chile Heads mailing list.

Ingredients

  • garlic cloves3

    peeled

  • pine nuts (or substitute almonds)1⁄8 cup
  • fresh grated parmesan cheese1⁄8 cup
  • cilantro1⁄4 cup
  • fresh basil1⁄4 cup
  • red chili powder1⁄8 cup
  • crushed red pepper flakes1⁄8 cup
  • ground cumin1 teaspoon
  • salt
  • olive oil1 cup

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    Puree all the ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor.

  2. 2

    Slowly add the olive oil while the processor is still running.

Source: food.com
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