FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO
This is a delicious version of the classic with a little more zip! You can substitute the vinegar with lime juice, lemon juice or Italian salad dressing.
Provided by Gena Urias
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 30m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the pasta, and return water to a boil. Cook pasta for 8 to 10 minutes, or until al dente; drain well.
- In an electric food processor or blender, blend cilantro, garlic, vinegar, Parmesan cheese, cayenne pepper, nuts, and salt. Add 1/4 cup of the olive oil, and blend the pesto. Add more olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
- Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 386.1 calories, Carbohydrate 42.8 g, Cholesterol 2.8 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 10.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 54.8 mg, Sugar 2.2 g
CILANTRO JALAPENO PESTO WITH LIME
This is a spicy alternative to classic basil pesto. You can control the spiciness by using less jalapeno and by removing the seeds and white membrane of the pepper before adding it to the pesto. If you like the spice, just throw it all in!
Provided by Kelly Van Hooser Turner
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes Vegetarian
Time 10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the cilantro, pine nuts, olive oil, garlic, lime juice, jalapeno pepper, and Parmesan cheese in a blender; pulse until the mixture reaches a soft, paste-like consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.5 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 3.7 mg, Fat 12.4 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 68.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g
CILANTRO PESTO
"Feel free to make this simple pesto ahead of time and freeze it." This brightly colored pesto tastes as fresh as it looks! Karen Deaver, Babylon Village, NY
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Place cilantro and cheese in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add walnuts and lime juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with shrimp.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.
CILANTRO PESTO
This is a wonderful twist on pesto. Sometimes the basil version gets old and you want to impress everyone at the dinner table or potluck with a tasty new version.
Provided by DragonShoes
Categories Vegetable
Time 10m
Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Combine the cilantro, garlic and almonds in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the parmesan, oil and salt and puree to a smooth paste. Stir into hot pasta and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 6.3
HABANERO-CILANTRO PESTO
Steps:
- Chop the habs up. Put into blender or food processor with cilantro, garlic and cheese. Puree, slowly adding olive oil until emulsified. We used this to rub down a pork tenderloin before smoking it. Would also be great grilled or roasted, as this will not burn on the outside.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 2006 calories, Fat 206.062020249392 g, Carbohydrate 21.6684728578159 g, Cholesterol 49.896 mg, Fiber 3.51403992892726 g, Protein 29.0857787802695 g, SaturatedFat 34.7220811614798 g, ServingSize 1 1 Serving (408g), Sodium 886.257908851337 mg, Sugar 18.1544329288886 g, TransFat 8.73028474140449 g
CILANTRO PESTO
Traditional basil pesto gets a run for its money with this bright, flavorful Mexican version of the Italian original. Cilantro pesto is best on cold pasta salads and is great as a topping on grilled chicken or fish.
Yield makes 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the cilantro, cheese, sunflower seeds, lime juice, and jalapeño in a food processor and pulse to combine. With the machine running, gradually add the olive oil. Season the pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for up to 2 hours. Bring to room temperature and stir before using.
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