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Carnitas, Polenta, Pumpkin Seed Kale Cilantro Pesto
with
Avocado, Corn, Pumpkin Seeds, Mexican Crema
Pickled Radish and Red Jalapeno, Cilantro, Cotija Cheese

What started out as an idea to make a deconstructed pork tamale, morphed into one extremely mouth-watering dish. Creamy polenta with fresh corn is topped with a pumpkin seed kale cilantro pesto. Braised pork shoulder is fried in a bit of oil to give it crispy edges, then piled on top. A dizzying array of garnishes make the dish come alive – avocado, somewhat spicy pumpkin superseedz, pickled radish and red jalapeño, cotija cheese, mexican crema, cilantro.

I am so pleased to be working with SuperSeedz and their marketing team to develop recipes utilizing their amazing pumpkin seeds. SuperSeedz is an innovative snack company that has reimagined the pumpkin seed – adding flavors like cocoa, cinnamon & sugar, cayenne, curry, and more.

Super Spicy Chocolate Banana Bites with Gourmet Pumpkin SuperSeedz

Beyond scrumptious nutritious snacking right out-of-the-pouch, SuperSeedz make a great addition to all sorts of sweet and savory recipes. Let the creative juices flow!

Carnitas, Polenta, Pumpkin Seed Kale Cilantro Pesto Recipe 

Pumpkin SuperSeedz Kale Cilantro Pesto

1 c. kale, tightly packed
1 c. cilantro, tightly packed
¼ c. Really Naked (unsalted, unflavored) Superseedz Gourmet Pumpkin Seeds 
1 garlic clove
1 serrano chile, seeded
1 T. lime juice
¼ t. kosher salt
2 T. parmesan, grated
½ c. olive oil

Blend first seven ingredients in a food processor. Add chesse. Stream in olive oil. (This nutritious pesto recipe is terrific with pasta as well).

Spaghetti with Pumpkin SuperSeedz Kale Cilantro Pesto
garnished with
Tomato Italiano Pumpkin SuperSeedz and Cotija Cheese

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Quick Pickled Radish and Red Jalapeño

3 red jalapeños, sliced

1 bunch radishes, sliced

3/4 c. rice vinegar

3/4 c. water

3 T. sugar

2 t. kosher salt

In a small sauce pan, bring vinegar, water, sugar and salt to a boil. Stir to dissolve sugar and salt. Place jalapeños and radishes in a heatproof container. Pour hot liquid over, to submerge. Let come to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate until needed.

Polenta with Mexican Sour Cream

4 c. water

1 c. polenta

1 t. salt

fresh ground pepper

1/2 c. mexican sour cream

Slowly add polenta to boiling salted water, whisking constantly. Partially cover and continue to whisk frequently until the polenta thickens, about 25 minutes. Blend in sour cream and season with fresh ground pepper.

Meanwhile, boil an ear of corn for 5 minutes, let cool slightly then shave the kernels from the cob, keeping them somewhat intact.

For the carnitas – take pre-cooked braised pork shoulder and shred into bite-sized pieces and chunks. Fry in a small amount of canola oil until the edges get crispy. Remove to paper towels. Season with salt and pepper and a squeeze of lime.

Plating

Ladle warm polenta into serving bowls. Arrange corn on top of the polenta. Place a good dollop of pumpkin superseedz kale cilantro pesto in the center then top with carnitas.

Garnish with pickled radish and red jalapeños, crumbled cotija cheese, a drizzle of Mexican crema, cilantro, and somewhat spicy gourmet pumpkin superseedz (that are more FLAVOR than FIRE, a savory blend of aged cayenne pepper, garlic, sea salt and just enough spice to satisfy).

Food Network featuring CORN

#SummerSoiree is a season long franchise where Food Network editors team up with bloggers to share recipes about everyone’s favorite SUMMERTIME dishes. This week, it’s CORN.

Get inspiration from our very popular Pinterest Board with 500,000 followers called Let’s Pull Up A Chair here. And if you’re looking for some creative CORN recipes, please visit my friends below:

The Lemon Bowl: Pesto Pasta Salad with Green Beans and Corn
Devour: Fire Up the Grill for a Mexican Grilled Corn Fiesta
Feed Me Phoebe: Sweet and Spicy Gluten-Free Corn Pasta with Ricotta and Chives
TasteBook: Esquites (Mexican-Style Corn Salad)
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Corn, Pluot and Grape Salad
Napa Farmhouse 1885: A Cornucopia of Corn Recipes For Summer
Healthy Eats: 7 Summer Salads That Put a New Spin on Corn
In Jennie’s Kitchen: Easy Homemade Creamed Corn
FN Dish: If You Cook Any Corn This Summer, Make It One of These 5-Star Recipes

Still Craving Corn?
Try this delightful Summer Corn Salad
Recipe here.

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