Qdoba's Poblano Pesto

Total Time: 20 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 1/2 tablespoons garlic, minced
• 2 medium poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, de-seeded, and diced into 1/4-inch pieces (approx. 3/4 cup)
• 4 ounces mild green chilies, canned
• 1 tablespoon jalapeno, de-seeded and diced
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1 tablespoon pepitas, toasted and finely ground (you can also substitute pinenuts)
• 1/2 tablespoon salt (or less, depending on preference)
• 1/2 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
• 1/2 tablespoon lime juice
• 1 1/2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped

Recipe

• 1 heat oil in a small saucepan, then add garlic and saute' on medium heat. garlic needs to cook, not brown.
• 2 once the garlic is cooked (not browned), add the poblano chiles, green chiles, jalapenos and water. turn heat down low enough just to maintain a simmer and cook ten minutes.
• 3 after cooking, most of the water should have evaporated and chiles should be tender. add almond meal, toasted pepitas, salt and apple cider vinegar.
• 4 remove from heat and allow to cool for a minimum of ten minutes. the cooling ensures that the lime juice and cilantro do not cook when you add them, as this can change their flavor dramatically.
• 5 add cilantro and lime juice, and stir to blend.
• 6 serve and enjoy!