Grilled Pork Cutlets With Cilantro Peanut Pesto - Ellie Krieger

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups cup packed fresh cilantro, leaves and tender stems
• 1/3 cup unsalted, roasted peanuts
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1 teaspoon minced peeled fresh ginger root
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch crushed red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons water
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil, or neutral oil such as avocado or canola
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
• Six 3/4-inch-thick boneless loin pork chops
• 1/2 tablespoon peanut oil, or neutral oil such as avocado or canola
• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons unsalted, roasted peanuts, coarsely chopped, for garnish
• Cilantro leaves, for garnish