Best Cilantro Chili Lime Cashew 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

CILANTRO JALAPENO PESTO WITH LIME



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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

1 bunch fresh cilantro
2 ½ tablespoons toasted pine nuts
¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
5 cloves garlic
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
½ fresh jalapeno pepper, seeded
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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

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

CHILI-LIME CASHEWS



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It's a bright idea to add citrus to the classic party pairing of cool drinks, such as our Orange-Rum Punch, and crunchy nuts.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 1/2 teaspoons coarse salt
1 teaspoon finely grated lime zest
2 tablespoons dark-brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon red-pepper flakes
1 large egg white
3 cups raw unsalted cashews

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a medium bowl, using the back of a wooden spoon, grind salt with lime zest. Add dark-brown sugar, red-pepper flakes, and egg white and whisk together until frothy. Add cashews and toss to coat.
  • Spread cashew mixture in a single layer onto a parchment-lined rimmed baking sheet. Bake until golden, 20 minutes. Let cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 311 g, Fat 24 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g

CILANTRO CHILI-LIME CASHEW PESTO



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A pesto with a little kick using a favorite snack I found at Trader Joe's -- Chili-Lime Cashews -- nummy! This pesto is great on pasta or with shrimp or fish. Brush on meat, chicken, or fish before grilling.

Provided by Michelle Reger

Categories     Pasta Sauces

Time 18m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup chili-lime cashews
½ cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

  • Put the cilantro, parsley, lime juice, cashews, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and grated cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth, 8 to 10 pulses. If mixture is too thick, add more olive oil; if too thin, add more cashews.
  • Pour into 4 one-cup freezer containers. Use one container within a few days; freeze the others for later.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Carbohydrate 3.6 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fat 11.8 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 246.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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