Fabulous Cilantro Pesto Recipe
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Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (125)

What to Drink?
Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 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

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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 386 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 27, 2006 by Blondeprincess Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This may be deserving of a five, but only after some changes are made....what's up w/ the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 16, 2004 by MAWAITE   view full review
Wow! This was really good! The only thing I substituted was pine nuts instead of the other...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 27, 2003 by KSDIENER   view full review
I used this recipe to create a quick and easy appetizer I had at a party a few years ago. ...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 10, 2007 by E.Florida   view full review
This was great! To adjust to personal taste: I use only 2 cloves of garlic, which was plenty....
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 25, 2005 by Julie   view full review
Excellent! I added some water as a replacement for half the oil. The flavors were definitely...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 2, 2007 by Jill R.   view full review
I was not expecting much from this, but it was very good! I often buy fresh cilantro to use a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2007 by LIANA   view full review
read previous reviews so subbed lemon juice for vinegar. Had pine nuts after making basil...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 21, 2006 by MeganM   view full review
We loved this! We used it first as a sauce with grilled chicken breasts, and used the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 9, 2008 by EmeraldApes28   view full review
This is excellent! I followed the recipe as far as the pesto goes but then decided to add...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 3, 2006 by Sarah S   view full review
Terrific on pasta. A very good alternative to basil based pestos.

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