Cilantro Pesto with Pumpkin Seeds

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 cup chopped fresh parsley
• 3 scallion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, pressed or finely chopped
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 or 3 canned jalapenos, depending on desired heat
• 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pumpkin seeds
• 2 TBS water
• 1 TBS fresh lemon juice
• 2 TBS extra virgin olive oil
• salt and white pepper to taste

Directions

1. Press or finely chop garlic and let sit for 5 minutes while you prepare the rest of the ingredients.
2. Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Add olive oil a little at a time at end. You want the pesto to be blended yet not smooth. It is best with a little texture. Serve at room temperature. Do not heat it.

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