SPICY CILANTRO PESTO
A different twist on pesto.
Provided by Amber
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 25m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast almonds in small skillet over medium-low heat until light golden brown, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- Heat 1 teaspoon olive oil in a small skillet over medium-low heat. Cook the garlic cloves in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature; chop.
- Pulse the almonds, garlic, and cilantro together in a food processor until roughly chopped. Slowly stream the 1/2 cup olive oil into the mixture with the food processor running continually. Add the lemon juice, red pepper, salt and pepper and continue processing until smooth.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2.1 g, Sodium 5.8 mg, Sugar 0.2 g
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Marian- Lisa
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of cilantro and jalapeño. It's the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful. I've used it on everything from pasta to chicken to vegetables. It's always a hit.
Moses Mose
[email protected]I'm a big fan of pesto and this cilantro pesto is one of my favorites. It's so flavorful and has the perfect amount of heat. I love using it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's also great as a dip for vegetables.
James Logan
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish. I've also used it as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit.
Okorie Benedict
[email protected]I love the spicy kick of this pesto! It's the perfect addition to grilled chicken or fish. I also like to use it as a dip for vegetables.
Gabriel Alpha
[email protected]I made this pesto with a few different types of nuts. I used a combination of almonds, walnuts, and pistachios. It turned out great! The pesto was flavorful and had a nice nutty texture.
Sharanzy Dc
[email protected]This pesto is a great way to use up fresh cilantro. It's also really easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's also great as a dip for vegetables.
Hunter Boyd
[email protected]I was a bit hesitant to try this pesto because I'm not a huge fan of cilantro. But I'm so glad I did! The cilantro flavor is actually really mild and the pesto is so creamy and flavorful. I used it to top grilled chicken and it was amazing.
Onica Magau
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the combination of cilantro and jalapeño. It's the perfect balance of spicy and flavorful. I've used it on everything from pasta to chicken to vegetables. It's always a hit.
Margarita Serrano
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this pesto. The jalapeño adds a nice subtle heat that doesn't overpower the other flavors. I used it to top grilled salmon and it was perfect.
Usmanprince Usmanprince
[email protected]This pesto is so versatile! I've used it on everything from pasta to grilled chicken to sandwiches. It's always a hit. I love that it's so easy to make and that it's packed with flavor.
Nartey Joseph
[email protected]I made this pesto with a few substitutions. I used basil instead of cilantro and I added a bit of lemon zest. It turned out great! The pesto was bright and flavorful and it was perfect for dressing up a simple pasta dish.
Gevonni Miller
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I made it exactly as written and it turned out perfectly. The pesto is flavorful and has just the right amount of heat. I used it to top grilled shrimp and it was delicious.
William Laurenzana
[email protected]This is the best cilantro pesto I've ever had! It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love using it on pasta, chicken, and fish. It's also great as a dip for vegetables.
Angeles Lopez
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of cilantro, but I really enjoyed this pesto. The flavors are well-balanced and the texture is creamy and smooth. I'll definitely be making this again.
Tamar Ziri
[email protected]This cilantro pesto is so flavorful and vibrant! I love the spicy kick from the jalapeño and the freshness from the cilantro. I used it to top grilled chicken and it was a huge hit with my family.