Fabulous Cilantro Pesto Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Mar 27, 2006

This may be deserving of a five, but only after some changes are made....what's up w/ the vinegar, walnuts, and cayenne?! Hubby loves cilantro, and so I remade it and I chose to change the recipe. I used 2 cups cilantro, 1/4 cup of roasted pinenuts, 1/4 cup of parmesan cheese, 2 tsp of salt, 2 tsp of black pepper, 1 tsp minced garlic, and 6 Tbsp olive oil. All I can say is wow...what a kick!!! Much better!!

—Blondeprincess

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 26, 2012

This recipe did NOT go over at my house. My boyfriend, said "nope," and put it down. I've never had him refuse to finish a meal. I think the problem was the garlic. I love garlic, but 5 cloves was way too much and it totally overpowered the dish. If I made this again, which is unlikely because I don't think I could tempt the bf into tasting it again, I would tone the garlic down to 2 cloves.

—clucker

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Jun 16, 2004

Wow! This was really good! The only thing I substituted was pine nuts instead of the other nuts. Also the left overs actually tasted better the next day- I think I will make the pesto again a day ahead of time so the flavors will blend better. Also there is no need to pick the leaves off the cilantro- just wash- squeeze out the water-cut the ends off, then cut in half and add to the blender- I learned that from making Amy's Cilantro Sauce(on this site)so many times.

—MAWAITE

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Jun 27, 2003

I used this recipe to create a quick and easy appetizer I had at a party a few years ago. Spread one package of cream cheese on a plate and then spread it with the cilantro pesto. Serve with tortilla chips or crackers. I used more cilantro than called for in this recipe - almost double, I think. Also added some lime juice which gave a great, bright burst of flavor. Don't really remember how much, but maybe 1-2 T?

—KSDIENER

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Oct 10, 2007

This was great! To adjust to personal taste: I use only 2 cloves of garlic, which was plenty. 1/3 c. of parmesan, 1/2 tsp. black pepper, 1 tbs. lemon juice and, 1/3 c. Brazilian nuts. Awesome pesto!...Next time, I’d double recipe so I can freeze some in an ice-cube tray for quick meals. Thank you for sharing and for some many helpful reviews.

—E.Florida

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Mar 25, 2005

Excellent! I added some water as a replacement for half the oil. The flavors were definitely better the second day. I'd recommend preparing the sauce the night before to give the flavors a chance to meld.

—Julie

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Nov 02, 2007

I was not expecting much from this, but it was very good! I often buy fresh cilantro to use a small amount for a recipe, and it's frustrating trying to find a way to use up the rest. This is a tasty and easy way to use it up. I may try some other cilantro pesto recipes as well, but the nice thing about this one is that you probably have all the ingredients on hand.

—Jill R.

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Jul 12, 2007

read previous reviews so subbed lemon juice for vinegar. Had pine nuts after making basil pesto, so toasted them & used them instead. Also, used about a 1/4t crushed red pepper instead of cayenne...I don't like really hot, just a zing. Since I was washing the cilantro as I was adding it to the blender, putting all the liquids in to begin w/, it got a little water & mixed up very nicely. Let it sit in fridge overnite & used on pasta w/ some feta...yum!!!

—LIANA

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Nutrition

Calories
386 kcal
19%

Carbohydrates
42.8 g
14%

Cholesterol
3 mg
< 1%

Fat
20.5 g
32%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
10.1 g
20%

Sodium
55 mg
2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Serving Size: 1/8 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 8
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 386
Calories from Fat: 185

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 20.5g 32 %
Saturated Fat 3.1g 16 %
Cholesterol 3mg < 1 %
Sodium 55mg 2 %
** Potassium 187mg 5 %
Total Carbohydrates 42.8g 14 %
Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
Protein 10.1g 20 %
Sugars 2.2g
Vitamin A 11 %
Vitamin C 4 %
Calcium 8 %
Iron 21 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 31 %
** Vitamin B6 9 %
** Magnesium 15 %
** Folate 68 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.