Creamy Cilantro Mint Pesto Recipes
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
CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO SAUCE
A delicious creamy topping for chicken or fish. Can be served cold or hot. I personally prefer it cold on top of hot broiled lemon pepper mahi mahi with brown rice and steamed spinach. Garnish dish with cilantro leaves after topping with sauce.
Provided by KB
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes
Time 10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Blend cilantro leaves, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, green onions, basil, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and salt in a blender until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 8.9 mg, Fat 2.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 152.6 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
CREAMY CILANTRO-MINT PESTO
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Finely chop herbs & set aside.
- Mince the garlic and ginger and mash up into a paste with the salt using the side of your knife (This can also be done in a food processor or mortar and pestle)
- Transfer garlic+ginger paste to a large bowl and whisk in the olive oil and vinegar/lemon juice
- Stir in the herbs and sour cream
- Taste & add salt and pepper to finish
- If it's too thick, add a little water until it's the desired consistency
- If you're feeling lazy or want to save some time just rough chop everything and throw it all into a food processor/blender and give it a good buzz
MINT - CILANTRO PESTO
A dollop of this on poached salmon, grilled chickin, lamb, tomato soup and chile really livens things up!!
Provided by RecipeMonster
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 1/2 cups, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pour olive oil into bowl of food processor.
- Add garlic, jalapeno and onion, and process until pureed.
- Add mint and cilantro leaves, pulsing on and off until a grainy puree forms.
- Add toasted pine nuts and pulse again.
- Gradually add Parmesan cheese, and a few more drops of olive oil if needed to blend ingredients.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 119, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 98.3, Carbohydrate 2.5, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.8
CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO
Creamy cilantro pesto is great as a topping for chicken, Use it as a dip at your party, pesto pizza or you can use it as it was intended...on pasta or gnocchi. Very yummy and a great way for kids to get in veggies and dairy! it makes your kitchen smell so good,....it reminded me of spring. I hope you enjoy! ***This makes about 3 cups of pesto** **Can also be stored for up to 5 days in refrigerator**
Provided by Culinary Connoisseur
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups, 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Put cilantro, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, green onions, and salt in the blender.
- Blend until formed into a smooth paste.
- Add Broccoli, Oil and basil, Blend until smooth.
- Last add Parmesan Cheese and the Swiss cheese. **If at this point the mixture is too thick add more oil and lemon juice a little at a time -- remember a little goes a long way.
- Pulse on high until it has turned into a creamy consistency.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 436.9, Fat 42, SaturatedFat 7.5, Cholesterol 15.7, Sodium 362.9, Carbohydrate 9, Fiber 2.7, Sugar 2.1, Protein 10
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