- Exported from MasterCook
CHIPOTLE-ANCHO CHILI PESTO
1 Preparation Time :
Categories : Main Dish Pasta
Vegetarian
Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -- -- --
2 ea Dried ancho chilies
-ÿÿpasilla chilies
1 lg Red bell pepper
2 ea Canned chipotle chilies
-- (in adobo sauce)
-- rinsed & seeded
1/3 c Pine nuts
2 tb Fresh lemon juice
2 ea Garlic cloves
1/4 c Olive oil (or more)
If you prefer a milder sauce, use only one chipotle
chili in this recipe; if you like your food super
spicy, use two. Makes about 1-1/3 cups
Remove stems and seeds from ancho chilies. Place
chilies in large bowl. Cover with boiling water. Let
30 minutes. Drain, reserving
tablespoon soaking liquid. Roast bell pepper over gas
flame or in broiler until blackened on all sides.
Seal in paper bag and let stand 15 minutes. Peel,
stem and seed pepper.
In processor, blend ancho chilies, 1 tablespoon
soaking liquid, bell pepper, chipotles, pine nuts,
fresh lemon juice and garlic until almost smooth.
With machine running, gradually add 1/4 cup olive oil;
process until smooth. If pesto is dry, mix in more
oil by spoonfuls. Season with salt. (Can be made
ahead. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto.
2 days or freeze up to
week. Bring to room temperature before using.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -