Southwest Chipotle Pesto

We blend smoky chipotle chiles with jalapenos, dried tomatoes, garlic, cilantro, spices and oil to create a smooth, spicy puree that takes the labor and guesswork out of serving the Latin-inspired foods today’s guests love.

Our Southwest Chipotle Pesto makes an ideal topping for tacos, burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas and other Mexican and Southwestern foods.

  • Use as a finishing sauce for grilled foods, from steak to chicken, seafood or vegetables
  • Toss with chicken wings and serve with ranch dressing
  • Blend with mayo, Greek-style yogurt, sour cream or other ingredients to make spreads and condiments for sandwiches and burgers
  • Add to vinaigrettes and other dressings to add bold flavor and fresh visual appeal
  • Toss with hot or cold pasta, grains and veggies to make on-trend salads and bowls
  • Add to sautés, braises, chilis, soups and stews to save labor and add bold, bright flavor
  • Use as a pizza sauce or finishing condiment for contemporary Latin-inspired pizzas and flatbreads
  • Thin with a little olive oil and use as a finishing sauce for drizzling on soups, grilled foods, salads, bowls, sandwiches, flatbreads and more

Southwest Chipotle Pesto Inspiration

Baby Lobster Tail Tacos

Wrap baby lobster tail, lettuce, and fruit salsa in a corn tortilla. Top with an equal parts blend of our Southwest Chipotle Sauce and sour cream or Mexican crema.

Breakfast Skillet with Chorizo

Cook chorizo and set aside. Scramble eggs, and when done, add black beans and cooked chorizo. Finish with chopped green onions, Creamy Southwest Chipotle Sauce, and a slice of cornbread.

Pork Carnitas Torta

Layer carnitas, grilled poblano peppers, onions, jack cheese on a torta bun spread with Southwest Chipotle Pesto.

Spicy Buffalo Wings

Combine equal parts of Southwest Chipotle Sauce and mayonnaise for an easy aioli dipping sauce that is a perfect match for spicy buffalo wings.

Blackened Chicken with Roasted Tomatillos

Enjoy this blackened chicken with roasted tomatillos in a creamy southwest chipotle sauce.

Reduce heavy cream in a saute pan until slightly thickened. Add Armanino’s Southwest Chipotle sauce & gently warm through. When ready use as a center of the plate sauce.

Pepper Duo Burger

Jack cheese, roasted poblano, shishito peppers, Cilantro Pesto & Southwest Chipotle Pesto Mayo.

Flavored mayos & aiolis are a breeze to make with Armanino sauces. Start with a 50/50 blend of sauce & mayo, adjust to your taste.