Best Cilantro And Peanut Pesto Recipes

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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

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

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

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 AND PEANUT PESTO



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Top your favorite fish, chicken or pasta with Cilantro and Peanut Pesto! Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender for this nutty sauce.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4 servings, 1/4 cup each

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/3 cup KRAFT Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup KRAFT Tuscan House Italian Dressing
1/3 cup chili lime peanuts
1 clove garlic

Steps:

  • Process ingredients in food processor or blender until blended.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Fat 17 g, SaturatedFat 3.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Sodium 410 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g

PASTA WITH CILANTRO-PEANUT PESTO



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Cilantro can be polarizing, but many cooks around the world rely on it for the fresh, citrusy element it adds to an array of dishes -- like this pasta dish with Southeast Asian flair.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch cilantro, 1/4 cup leaves reserved for serving
1 clove garlic, smashed and peeled
3/4-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon grated lime zest plus 2 tablespoons juice
1 teaspoon light-brown sugar
1/3 cup roasted peanuts, divided
2 to 3 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
3/4 pound spaghetti or linguine, cooked according to package instructions

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine cilantro, garlic, ginger, vegetable and sesame oils, red-pepper flakes, lime zest and juice, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup peanuts. Pulse until a coarse paste forms. Season with soy sauce and pulse to combine.
  • In a large bowl, toss pesto with pasta. Roughly chop remaining peanuts and sprinkle over pasta along with cilantro leaves.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 471 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 15 g, SaturatedFat 2 g

CILANTRO WALNUT PESTO



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This recipe was adapted from Dr. Andrew Weil's book, "The Healthy Kitchen" (Knopf; 2005).

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Nuts & Seeds

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup walnut pieces
2 cups cilantro leaves, stems removed
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt, plus more for seasoning if necessary
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
1/4 cup purified water

Steps:

  • Place walnuts in the bowl of a food processor; process until fine. Add cilantro, jalapeno, salt, vinegar, and 2 tablespoons of water; blend to make a thick sauce, adding in water a tablespoon at a time, if necessary. Taste, and correct seasoning with salt, if necessary. Store refrigerated in an airtight container.

THAI PESTO



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Add the taste of Thai to noodles, salad, rice, or any dish with this versatile, full-flavored sauce! Serve immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container until needed.

Provided by she_cooks

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch cilantro
¼ cup peanut butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Blend cilantro, peanut butter, garlic, olive oil, ginger, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

PEANUT PESTO



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Make and share this Peanut Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Lennie

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh flat leaf parsley (, remove stems first)
3/4 cup roasted peanuts
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup grated romano cheese
3 cloves garlic, peeled
2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor (or blender), place the basil and parsley, and process until finely minced.
  • Add all other ingredients except oil, and process until peanuts are finely chopped.
  • Through the feed tube, pour in the oil and process until mixture is creamy-smooth.
  • Keep refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 2530.6, Fat 243.6, SaturatedFat 39.8, Cholesterol 44.1, Sodium 2066.3, Carbohydrate 48.6, Fiber 17.8, Sugar 8.5, Protein 63.1

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