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16-Spice Chicken from Mesa Grill recipe at FreshFoodinaFlash.com
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Cilantro-Pumpkin Seed Sauce

This cilantro sauce by Bobby Flay is paired with the Sixteen-Spice chicken in his Mesa Grill Cookbook. It could work with a variety of dishes, even as a salad dressing.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Southwestern
Servings: 12
Calories: 101kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 small shallots coarsely chopped
  • 2 cups packed cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds pepitas
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 Tablespoon honey
  • 1 pinch salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Place garlic and shallot in a food processor.  Process until finely chopped.  Add cilantro, pumpkin seeds, vinegar, spinach and 1/2 cup of water and process until smooth.  With the motor running, slowly add the 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil and blend until emulsified.  Add the honey, salt and pepper to taste.  The mixture should be a slightly loose sauce consistency. If it is too thick, add water 1 tablespoon a a time.  Can be made up to 1 day in advance and refrigerated.  Bring to room temperature before serving.
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Nutrition

Calories: 101kcal