Pumpkin-Cilantro Pesto & Pasta
- 1 bunch fresh cilantro (large)
- 12 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 teaspoon chili powder
- 2 tablespoons capers in brine
- 0.75 (11 ounce) package pasta
- 1 12 cups frozen corn kernels
- 2 cups tomatoes, chopped
- 1 (15 ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- Trim off any sandy roots of cilantro.
- Cut bunch in half lengthwise.
- Place cilantro steams and leaves in bowl of food processor.
- Add pumpkin seeds and garlic, and pulse to chop.
- With motor running, pour in oil to create a paste.
- Add lime juice, salt, chili powder, capers and caper brine.
- Pulse a few times to coarsely chop capers.
- Set aside.
- Cook pasta according to package directions until tender but still firm.
- While pasta cooks, place corn in large colander and run hot water over it to separate kernels.
- When pasta is done, pour it over corn to drain; return pasta and corn to pot.
- Toss in tomatoes, black beans, and pesto sauce.
- Serve warm.
fresh cilantro, pumpkin seeds, garlic, olive oil, lime juice, salt, chili powder, capers, pasta, corn kernels, tomatoes, black beans
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/pumpkin-cilantro-pesto-pasta-195500 (may not work)