Roasted Poblano Cilantro Sauce

This sauce is extremely versatile. It can be used as a dressing, sauce, a spread and a dip. Great on chicken, fish and pork. This has the essence of guacamole without the avocado. UPDATE: 9/15/2006- Adopted from the Recipezaar account.

• Ready In: 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8
• Yields: 1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

• 2  poblano peppers, roasted, peeled and seeded
• 1⁄4 cup red onion, coarsely chopped
• 2  tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 3⁄4 cup olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup  spinach leaves
• 1⁄4 cup cilantro leaf
• 2  teaspoons honey
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. In a blender or food processor, combine the poblanos, onion and lime juice and blend until smooth.
2. While the blender is running, add the oil slowly until emulsified.
3. Add the spinach and cilantro and blend until smooth.
4. Add the honey and season to taste with salt and pepper.
5. Serve at room temperature.