Grilled Corn with Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients:

Corn

• 4 ears of corn on the stalk, without husks
• 1/2 cup Cilantro Pesto Sauce, prepared according to the following recipe
• 1/4 cup finely grated feta cheese

Pesto Sauce with Cilantro

• 1 bunch of washed and dried cilantro
• 3/4 cup butter
• 1/4 cup toasted pumpkin seeds, prepared according to the following recipe
• 1/2 cup finely grated feta or Parmesan cheese
• 2 chopped garlic cloves, optional

Roasted pumpkin seeds

• 1/2 cup green pumpkin seeds
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 2 tsp chili seasoning

Preparation:

1. Preheat the grill to medium heat. Once hot, place the corn across the grill. Grill, turning every 3 minutes, for 15 minutes, until evenly golden brown and slightly charred on all sides.
2. Transfer the corn to a serving platter. While still hot, brush it with the cilantro pesto sauce and then sprinkle with cheese. Serve.
   
   Pesto Sauce with Cilantro.
   
   In a food processor, combine the cilantro, oil, pumpkin seeds, cheese, and garlic. Process until smooth but not runny. Taste and adjust the seasoning to taste, if needed.
   Exit: 3/4 cup
   
   Roasted pumpkin seeds.
   
   Preheat oven to 230 ⁰С.
   
   Combine pumpkin seeds, oil, chili powder, and salt to taste in a small bowl. Mix well.
   
   Spread the pumpkin seeds evenly on a baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, stirring every few minutes, until golden brown.
   Exit: 1/2 cup