Poblano Pesto (Melissa D'Arabian)

By peridot728

Ingredients

• 2 poblano peppers
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves, roughly chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 cup vegetable oil
• Kosher salt

Details

Servings 4
Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 25mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Char the poblano peppers on top of a gas burner, on a grill, or under the broiler) until all of the sides are blackened. Place in a bowl covered tightly with plastic wrap, allowing the steam to help loosen the skin. With your fingers or a spoon, scrape and discard the blackened skin then remove the seeds and core. Coarsely chop the poblanos, and place into a mini food processor. Add the Parmesan, cilantro, garlic, chili powder and oil and process until well combined, but not totally smooth. Taste and season with salt.

Recipe courtesy Melissa D'Arabian