Jalapeno Pesto

Blend a jalapeno pepper with fresh basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and walnuts for a spicy version of pesto.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 126 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ⅔ cup olive oil
• ¼ cup walnuts
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• ¾ cup shredded Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese
• 1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and jalapeno pepper; process until combined. Stream olive oil into basil mixture while food processor is still running until consistency is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.