Best Island Cilantro Pesto Recipes
ZHOUG: SPICY CILANTRO PESTO RECIPE
Zhoug is a lesser known Mediterranean sauce, but a must-try! Think spicy, fragrant, cilantro pesto...kinda.
Provided by The Mediterranean Dish
Categories Sauce/Dip
Time 10m
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In the bowl of a food processor fitted with a blade, add the jalapeno, garlic and salt. Coarsely chop.
- Now add cilantro, parsley and spices. Run processor until a finer thick paste forms.
- Transfer the cilantro paste to a bowl. Add the olive oil and lemon juice. Stir to combine. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 91 calories, Sugar 2.1 g, Sodium 307 mg, Fat 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, TransFat 0 g, Carbohydrate 3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.2 g, Cholesterol 0.4 mg
CILANTRO PESTO
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
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
ISLAND CILANTRO PESTO
My version of island pesto. This tastes great on grilled shrimp, as a sandwich spread. Use it like chutney, pesto, a dip, or a spread.
Provided by Kathy228
Categories Spreads
Time 15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place first eight ingredients in food processor. NOTE: Don't add sugar if the coconut is sweetened.
- Process about 1 minute till almost smooth but not pureed. Leave some texture.
- Drizzle in the olive oil while processing.
- If too thick add water or coconut milk, a tbsp at a time.
- Chill at least 3-hours. Flavors develop best when chilled overnight. Thin with a little water or coconut milk if necessary.
CILANTRO PESTO
Provided by Food Network
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 8
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.
CULANTRO PESTO
Make this new pesto recipe with a twist: It uses a staple Puerto Rican herb instead of the usual basil.
Provided by Von Diaz
Categories Cilantro Parsley Sauce Sauce Secrets Herb Puerto Rico
Yield Makes about 2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Combine the garlic, salt, pepper to taste, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add the oil and culantro and process until smooth. Add the cheese and pulse to incorporate. Store in an airtight container until ready to use, up to 1 week in the refrigerator or 4 months in the freezer.
FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO
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
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
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
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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