CILANTRO WALNUT PESTO
For a light pasta sauce with a pungent herb taste. I made this because cilantro is much cheaper than basil at the grocery store. I served this with a mixture of pasta and cooked spaghetti squash. I didn't measure (I'm bad at that) so keep that in mind and just add amounts that suit your needs.
Provided by Korkin
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 cup
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Heat the walnuts in skillet over medium heat to toast. They are done when they smell slightly toasty and nutty.
- Meanwhile, get to chopping. Start with the garlic then gradually add in the cilantro, cheese, and evenutally the walnuts when toasted. Chop until the mixture is very fine, almost a paste. Add the seasonings, zest and juice and mix.
- Pour a drizzle of olive oil over the pesto slowly until it is saturated. Taste it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
- When serving, reserve 1/4 cup hot cooking liquid and toss in a bowl with the hot pasta or veggies. Do not cook or it will lose a lot of its flavor. Add extra oil and lemon juice or rice vinegar to make it a dressing. A good dressing ratio is 2 parts oil to one part acid.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 557.5, Fat 57.8, SaturatedFat 9.3, Cholesterol 8.8, Sodium 2496, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 0.9, Protein 5.5
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Merci Sheehan
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and vegetables. It's also great as a dip for bread. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kgolagano Kotsedi
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love the fresh flavor of the cilantro and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again soon.
ANZEK LYRICS
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was delicious! I used it as a sauce for pasta and it was a hit with my family. They loved the bright and flavorful taste. I'll definitely be making this again.
Lovelyn Chinenye
[email protected]This pesto is so good! I love the combination of cilantro and walnuts. It's a great way to add a fresh and flavorful twist to your favorite dishes.
Babar Umerzai
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it tastes delicious. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's also great as a dip for vegetables. I'll definitely be making this again.
Iman Luna
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional pesto, too.
shirin 3344
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was a big hit with my family. They loved the bright and flavorful taste. I used it as a sauce for pasta and it was delicious. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Ahmed sayed
[email protected]This pesto is so delicious! I love the fresh flavor of the cilantro and the walnuts add a nice nutty flavor. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and vegetables and it's been great every time. I'll definitely be making this again.
Omotoyosi Olaitan
[email protected]I was looking for a healthy and flavorful pesto recipe and this one fit the bill perfectly. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the combination of cilantro and walnuts. I've already made it twice and I'm sure I'll be making it again so
Nancy Collinge
[email protected]This is the best pesto recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes incredible. I love using it as a dip for vegetables or as a sauce for pasta. I've even used it as a marinade for chicken and it was delicious. Thanks for sharing this r
Charlie McMurrough
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was a hit! My whole family loved it. The flavors are so fresh and bright. I especially love the addition of walnuts, which gives it a nice nutty flavor. I'll definitely be making this again soon.
Mihai
[email protected]This cilantro walnut pesto is AMAZING! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and vegetables, and it's been delicious every time. I love that it's a healthier alternative to traditional pesto, too. Thanks for sharing this re