Spicy Cilantro And Peanut Pesto

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Spicy Cilantro And Peanut Pesto

 

2 tablespoons softened butter

1/2 cup roasted unsalted peanuts

1/2 cup cilantro leaves, loosely packed

1 garlic clove, crushed

1/2 jalapeño pepper, seeded, deveined

2 1/2 tablespoons fresh lime juice

3/4 cup peanut oil

salt to taste

freshly ground black pepper to taste

1/4 cup freshly grated  parmesan

 

Purée butter and peanuts in food processor, scraping down sides. Add cilantro,

garlic, jalapeño and lime juice and purée. While machine is running, slowly add

oil. Add salt, pepper and cheese, if using. Serve over pasta.

Yields 1 1/2 cups.

 

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