Jalapeno Pesto & Cotija Cheese Corn on the Cob
Makes: 6 servings
- 6 ears fresh corn, husks and silk removed
- 2 jalapenos
- 1/2cup cilantro
- 1/4cup roasted pecans
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 tablespoons EVOO
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Salt
- In a large pot of boiling, salted water, cook the corn until the kernels are crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Remove from the pot using tongs.
- Chop 2 stemmed, seeded jalapenos. Using a blender, pulse with 1/2 cup cilantro, 1/4 cup roasted pecans, 1 clove garlic, 2 tbsp. EVOO, 1 tsp. lemon juice and salt to taste. Transfer to bowl. Spoon the pesto atop the cooked corn; top with crumbled cotija cheese.

