Chipotle Pecan Pesto Recipe
From the richness of traditional Italian pesto to the fiery kick of chipotle, this chipotle pecan pesto recipe brings together the best of both worlds.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 1/4 cups (10 servings)
- Category: Sauce, Gluten Free
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 4-5 Chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese (omit it or use nutritional yeast if vegan)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine garlic and olive oil. Pulse process until the garlic is minced.
- (Optional) In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast pecans until they become fragrant and slightly golden.Â
- Add toasted pecans, chipotle peppers with some adobo sauce, and grated parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast (start with a small amount and adjust accordingly) to the food processor. Blend until the pesto is smooth.
- Transfer the pesto into an air-tight container to keep in the fridge.
Notes
The serving size is approximately two tablespoons per serving. Adjust accordingly for your planned use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 126
- Sugar: 0.3g
- Sodium: 67.9mg
- Fat: 12.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 2.9mg
Find it online: https://www.streetsmartkitchen.com/chipotle-pecan-pesto/