Cilantro Southwest Pesto Recipes

FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO

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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

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1 bunch fresh cilantro
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup walnuts or pecans
salt to taste
½ cup olive oil

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 PESTO

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This quick and easy cilantro pesto recipe is the perfect way to use up any extra cilantro you have. Serve on grilled meat, seafood, pasta and more!

Provided by Isabel Eats

Categories Sauce

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups loosely packed cilantro
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup sliced almonds
1/3 cup cotija cheese
1/4 cup chopped red onion
3 tablespoons lime juice ((about 1 1/2 limes))
1 clove garlic
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

Steps:

Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pulse until mostly smooth.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2 tablespoons, Calories 120 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 243 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g

CILANTRO PESTO

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Homemade Cilantro Pesto, made with fresh cilantro leaves, blanched almonds, red onion, serrano chile and olive oil.

Provided by Elise Bauer

Categories Condiment Freezer-friendly Sauce Cilantro Pesto

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 cups, packed, of cilantro, including stems
1/2 cup blanched almonds
1/4 cup chopped red onion
1/2 teaspoon chopped and seeded serrano chile
1 teaspoon Kosher salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

Toast the almonds: Heat a small skillet on high heat. When the pan is hot, add the blanched almonds in a single layer. Stir with a wooden spoon. When the almonds are fragrant and start to brown, remove them from the pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 202 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 11 g, ServingSize About 1 cup, UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CILANTRO PESTO

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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bunch fresh parsley, stemmed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed
2 tablespoons almonds, toasted
4 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

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

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"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

Ingredients

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

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-PEPITA PESTO

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This flavorful recipe is one of the ways I came up with to use all the cilantro in my garden. Serve it with pasta, tortilla chips for dipping or in any dish that needs perking up. -Ami Okasinski, Memphis, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-1/2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 package (6 ounces) fresh baby spinach
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup grated Romano cheese
1/3 cup salted pumpkin seeds or pepitas, toasted
3 to 4 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

Place the first five ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse just until chopped. Add the lime and lemon juices and salt; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 82 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 130mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CILANTRO PESTO

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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

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup almonds
3 large garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

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

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