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Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

SUBMITTED BY: Gena Urias  PHOTO BY: pomplemousse 

"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."
Fabulous Cilantro Pesto Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 91 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  15 Min
READY IN  30 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 cup walnuts or pecans
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 cup olive oil

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc

DIRECTIONS

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. Pour pesto in a small saucepan and warm over low heat, stirring constantly, until pesto begins to simmer. Pour over cooked pasta and toss.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 27, 2006 by Newlywedws 
This may be deserving of a five, but only after some changes are made....what's up w/ the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 16, 2004 by MAWAITE 
Wow! This was really good! The only thing I substituted was pine nuts instead of the other... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 10, 2007 by E.Florida 
This was great! To adjust to personal taste: I use only 2 cloves of garlic, which was plenty.... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 27, 2003 by KSDIENER 
I used this recipe to create a quick and easy appetizer I had at a party a few years ago. ... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jul. 12, 2007 by LIANA 
read previous reviews so subbed lemon juice for vinegar. Had pine nuts after making basil... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on mar. 25, 2005 by Julie 
Excellent! I added some water as a replacement for half the oil. The flavors were definitely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on nov. 2, 2007 by Jill R. 
I was not expecting much from this, but it was very good! I often buy fresh cilantro to use a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 21, 2006 by MeganM 
We loved this! We used it first as a sauce with grilled chicken breasts, and used the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on apr. 3, 2006 by Sarah S 
Terrific on pasta. A very good alternative to basil based pestos. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.31 star rating.
Reviewed on oct. 9, 2008 by EmeraldApes28 
This is excellent! I followed the recipe as far as the pesto goes but then decided to add... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 338

  • Total Fat: 15.7g
  • Cholesterol: 3mg
  • Sodium: 55mg
  • Total Carbs: 41.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 2.2g
  • Protein: 8.9g

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