Pepita and Cilantro Pesto
Pesto de Pepita y Cilantro
Recipe Yield
2 cups
Cooking time
10 minutes
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Ingredients
- 2 cups cilantro leaves
- 1 cup parsley leaves
- 1 small clove garlic
- 1/2 cup raw and hulled pumpkin seeds or pepitas
- 1 cup olive oil
- Kosher or coarse sea salt to taste
To Prepare
- In a food processor, add the cilantro, parsley, garlic, and pumpkin seeds. Turn on the processor and pour in the olive oil slowly in a thin stream. Season with salt to taste.
Comments
24comments inPepita and Cilantro Pesto
LP
Aug 27
Yum! How far in advance can you make this?
Storage?
Pati Jinich
Sep 04
It will last in the fridge for 10 days but you could also freeze it and it would last for months!
Terrie
May 28
How long will this keep? Does it need to be refrigerated. Looks and sounds delicious.
Pati Jinich
Jun 10
It will definitely keep for weeks refrigerated and for months if you freeze it Terrie 🙂
Vicki Howard
Jul 01
I have been using pepitas for my pesto for awhile now because the pine nuts are pricey…and we loved them!!! I will try your recipe 😏 thank you 😍
Pati Jinich
Jul 04
Thanks Vicki, enjoy!
Joann
Jun 28
Thank you 😊😊 I have all ingredients I’m about to make it thank you so very much 🌻🌻🌻
Pati Jinich
Jun 30
Great Joann, I hope you enjoyed it 😉
BrianAllman
May 10
Fantastic!
Pati Jinich
May 11
Thank you!
Linda
Jan 14
your recipe didn.t call for cheese. was that a mistake?
Pati
Jan 15
No cheese in this recipe 🙂
Steve
Dec 08
Similar to the grated Parmesan in a classic basil pesto, try adding some grated aged Cotija cheese!
Pati
Dec 08
Yum!
amy
Jul 13
so exciting, making this right now ☆☆☆ love you, your family and your show ♡♡♡
paz y amor☆☆☆
Pati
Jul 14
YAY!!!
Lynnie
Nov 29
Love this! Love this episode too (rewatching on our dvr; I have about 40 of your episodes recorded and learn something each time I watch one! 🥰)
Pati Jinich
Dec 02
Aw! You’re very kind, thanks Lynnie 🙂
Marion C'Royle Smith Castleberry
Jul 12
Ohh thank you so much. My husband and I love watching your show and every time he spots something new I have to try it. Even if we have to drive all over to find the ingredients. Literally we just went 60 miles to buy GOYA NARANJA AGRIA ( bitter orange juice ) And fresh pepitas for pesto . It’s a lifetime modification since I am allergic to tree nuts. Again thank you for introducing me to a new cuisine.
Pati
Jul 13
Marion what amazing dedication! I’m thrilled to hear that you are trying a new cuisine and enjoying it so much!
Eve
Feb 12
Always love your show, made me wanted to visit Mexico and try all the delicious food. Can you tell me what other dishes are suitable to use this pesto please?
Thanks!
Pati
Feb 23
So many things, Eve! You can use this pesto just like you would any other kind of pesto…to cover freshly cooked pasta, as a spread on sandwiches or baguettes, to top fish or grilled chicken, spooned on top of an omelette in the morning, with a tomato and mozzarella salad…
Cyd Larkin
Feb 05
Yum, yum, yum. I’m not a lover of regular pesto, but this is fabulous. Love the show, too. It makes me smile every time I watch. My husband enjoys it too, and always says what a beautiful family you have. I think he’s got a little crush on you, Pati!
Pati
Feb 06
Your post made ME smile! Thank you and your husband 🙂 for watching!