This Mexican-style pesto is made with pepitas instead of nuts; look for them at natural-food stores, gourmet grocers, or Latin markets.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Cuisine-Inspired Recipes Mexican-Inspired Recipes
Time 30m
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a saute pan over medium-low.Cook garlic until golden, 1 minute. Add pepitas; cook,tossing, until toasted, 2 to 3 minutes. Pulse to a paste in a foodprocessor. Add cilantro, lime juice, and remaining olive oil;pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Spread somepesto on a softened tortilla; top with cheese. Roll up; placeseam side down. Cover with a damp kitchen towel. Repeat.
- Heat peanut oil in a medium skillet over medium heat until shimmering. Fry flautas in 2 batches, seam sides down, 1 minute. Using tongs, roll to brown evenly, cooking 1 minute more. Drain on paper towels, dabbing tops to remove excess oil.
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