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Charred Poblano and Garlic Pesto

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This is a winner. I make it a lot. It is great with chicken.

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Charred Poblano and Garlic Pesto

  • fast FAST
  • healthy HEALTHY
  • make ahead MAKE-AHEAD
TOTAL TIME: 20 MIN
MAKES ABOUT 1 CUP
ingredients
  • 2 large poblanos (6 ounces each), halved lengthwise and cored
  • Canola oil
  • 4 large unpeeled garlic cloves, lightly smashed
  • 2 scallions
  • 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
  • 1/3 cup crumbled queso fresco or feta cheese
  • Salt and freshly ground pepper
directions
  1. Heat a cast-iron skillet. Rub the chiles with oil and set in the skillet, skin side down. Add the garlic and scallions and cook over moderately high heat, flattening the chiles with a spatula, until charred all over, 6 minutes. Transfer to a plate; let cool slightly. Peel the chiles and garlic and chop; transfer to a mini food processor. Add the scallions and cilantro; pulse until minced. With the machine on, add 3 tablespoons of oil and process to a coarse paste. Add the cheese; pulse to blend. Season with salt and pepper.

NOTES USES Spread on sandwiches or mix into meatballs, rice, soup or pasta.

Recipe by Grace Parisi
From Poblano Chiles
This recipe originally appeared in September, 2004.