Cilantro Lemon Pesto Recipes

CILANTRO-LEMON PESTO

Steps:

• Combine ingredients in food processor.
• Puree until ingredients are fully combined and the pesto has a smooth texture with no significant lumps (may still be just a little gritty). You may add additional olive oil if you like.
• May be served hot or at room temperature. Leftovers can be frozen in small tupperware containers or ice cube trays and thawed when you're ready to use.

CILANTRO LIME PESTO

Steps:

• Add the cilantro, pistachios, jalapeño, garlic, lime zest, lime juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend or pulse until the ingredients are all finely chopped and well combined. Stop and scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
• With the blender running on a low speed, pour in the the olive oil into the blender in a slow and steady stream (this allows the pesto to emulsify which prevents the oil from separating later).
• Blend until you reach your desired consistency (for a thinner pesto sauce add an addition 1-3 tablespoons oil).
• Taste and season with black pepper and more salt as needed.
• Keep stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or in the freezer up to six months.

FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO

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.

CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Hand chop the garlic, parsley, cilantro, and almonds. Combine the pesto mixture with the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Serve as a dipping sauce with the tortitas de papas cruda y elote.

CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Put the garlic into the food processor and begin pureeing. Add in the parsley followed by the cilantro and then the almonds. Pulse to chop. Add the oil, salt, lemon juice and some pepper and blend well. Serve as a dipping sauce with chips or bread.

CILANTRO, LEMON & CHILI PESTO

Steps:

• Place all the ingredients except for the oil and seasoning into a food processor and blitz until smooth.
• Then with the motor running pour in the olive oil in a slow steady stream so that the sauce emulsifies.
• Taste and season accordingly with salt and freshly ground black pepper.