Best Creamy Cilantro Pesto Recipes

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CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO SAUCE



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A delicious creamy topping for chicken or fish. Can be served cold or hot. I personally prefer it cold on top of hot broiled lemon pepper mahi mahi with brown rice and steamed spinach. Garnish dish with cilantro leaves after topping with sauce.

Provided by KB

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch cilantro leaves
½ cup reduced-fat cream cheese
5 artichoke hearts
2 green onions, or more to taste
5 leaves fresh basil, or more to taste
2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper
½ lemon, juiced
1 dash salt

Steps:

  • Blend cilantro leaves, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, green onions, basil, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and salt in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g

BLACK BEAN-CHICKEN SALAD WITH CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO DRESSING



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Main-dish salad ready in 20 minutes! Serve this tossed chicken mixed with pasta, creamy cilantro pesto dressing, tomato and beans.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 teaspoons olive or vegetable oil
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch strips
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
2 cups uncooked rigatoni pasta (6 ounces)
1 large tomato, chopped (1 cup)
1 can (15 ounces) black beans, rinsed and drained
1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup pine nuts
1/3 cup olive or vegetable oil
1/4 cup whipping (heavy) cream
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne)
2 cloves garlic

Steps:

  • Prepare Creamy Cilantro Pesto Dressing. Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium- high heat. Cook chicken in oil 6 to 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until no longer pink in center. Toss chicken, chili powder and garlic salt; set aside.
  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package. Rinse with cold water; drain. Mix pasta, chicken, dressing, tomato and beans.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 545, Carbohydrate 54 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 31 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 370 mg

CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO



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Creamy cilantro pesto is great as a topping for chicken, Use it as a dip at your party, pesto pizza or you can use it as it was intended...on pasta or gnocchi. Very yummy and a great way for kids to get in veggies and dairy! it makes your kitchen smell so good,....it reminded me of spring. I hope you enjoy! ***This makes about 3 cups of pesto** **Can also be stored for up to 5 days in refrigerator**

Provided by Culinary Connoisseur

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 15m

Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 bunch cilantro (the large stems cut off near the bottom of the bunch)
1/2 cup walnuts (chopped)
3 -4 large garlic cloves (whole)
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 bunch green onion (green parts only)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup broccoli (about 1 crown,stems removed)
2 tablespoons basil (dried)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese (ok to use bottled kind for spaghetti)
1/2 cup vegetable oil (can use olive if you want)
3 tablespoons laughing cow swiss cheese (approximately 3 wedges, individually wrapped soft spread)

Steps:

  • Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
  • Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
  • Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
  • Last add Parmesan Cheese and the Swiss cheese. **If at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
  • Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 362.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10

CREAMY CILANTRO-MINT PESTO



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Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch Cilantro
1 bunch Mint
2 teaspoons Fresh Ginger
2 cloves Garlic
16 ounces Sour Cream
2 tablespoons Olive Oil
1 splash Lemon Juice
1 teaspoon Salt
1 dash Pepper

Steps:

  • Finely chop herbs & set aside.
  • Mince the garlic and ginger and mash up into a paste with the salt using the side of your knife (This can also be done in a food processor or mortar and pestle)
  • Transfer garlic+ginger paste to a large bowl and whisk in the olive oil and vinegar/lemon juice
  • Stir in the herbs and sour cream
  • Taste & add salt and pepper to finish
  • If it's too thick, add a little water until it's the desired consistency
  • If you're feeling lazy or want to save some time just rough chop everything and throw it all into a food processor/blender and give it a good buzz

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