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Spicy Cilantro Pesto

Submitted by: Amber 
This pesto features cilantro, almonds, garlic, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes. 
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Pecan Cilantro Pesto

Submitted by: DCSWeb 
This is a variation of the classic pesto made with cilantro and pecans rather than basil and pine nuts. 
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Cilantro Jalapeno Pesto with Lime

Submitted by: KELIQUE 
This is a spicy alternative to classic basil pesto. Add to pasta, fish, or chicken dishes as you would any other pesto sauce. 
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Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

Submitted by: Gena Urias 
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. 
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Mexican Pesto

Submitted by: Ken from CA 
Living In: Camarillo, California, USA
The classic pesto sauce gets a south of the border make over with cilantro, pepitas, chile, and Mexican cotija cheese. 
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Grilled Mahi Mahi with Roasted Pepper Sauce and Cilantro Pesto

Submitted by: CookinginFL 
Use your grill to give the mahi mahi a lovely smokey aroma. The red pepper and cilantro pesto adds color and texture to this flavorful dish. Try serving with yellow rice or sugar snap peas for an amazing meal. You could easily adapt this recipe for snapper, swordfish, trout, or chicken. 
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Elizabeth's Pesto with a Southern Twist

Submitted by: ELIZABETH MELVIN 
Home Town: Clinton, North Carolina, USA
This delicious pesto recipe has an added 'southern-fried kick' from cayenne pepper and pecans. 
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Pasta with Cilantro Pesto and Barley

Submitted by: KRISTINLEE8 
This pasta dish is completely virtuous and completely delicious. And it's easy! Use any short, substantial pasta you like if you can't find orechietti. You can also make this with other fresh herbs. Good with more Parmesan on top! 
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Basil Pecan Pesto

Submitted by: grettagirl 
Home Town: Lexington, Kentucky, USA
Living In: Bowling Green, Kentucky, USA
Pecans stand in for the traditional pine nuts in this variation of pesto. 
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Summer Herb Pesto

Submitted by: thislittlepiggy 
Home Town: Richmond, Indiana, USA
Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Fresh basil, parsley, oregano, and spinach are blended with pine nuts and Parmesan cheese in this pesto recipe. 
 
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