Roasted Red Pepper-Cilantro Pesto

Roasted Red Pepper-Cilantro Pesto

2 roasted red peppers, chopped

3 tbsp slivered almonds, toasted

1 garlic clove, chopped

1/3 cup chopped cilantro

3 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

1 1/2 tsp freshly-squeezed lime juice

1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/4 tsp kosher salt

1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Place roasted red bell peppers in the bowl of a food processor.

(For directions on how to roast your peppers go here)
To toast almonds heat in a dry skillet until lightly golden, stirring often.
(I also added the unpeeled garlic clove to the skillet with the almonds
 to lightly roast it and reduce the raw-garlic taste).

Add slivered almonds, garlic, cilantro, Parmesan cheese, and lime juice.

Pulse until combined.

While the food processor is running, slowly pour in olive oil.

Season with salt and pepper.

Serve with toasted pita, breadsticks, crackers, etc. and or use as your favorite sandwich spread. Check out this link for an amazing sandwich and the original recipe source:

http://cookincanuck.blogspot.com/2010/08/panini-with-grilled-chicken-summer.html

Thanks, Suz, for sharing this recipe. Keep 'em coming!