Creamy Cilantro Pesto Sauce Recipes

CREAMY CILANTRO ARUGULA PESTO RECIPE

Steps:

• Add pumpkin seeds, shallots, lime zest & juice, and maple syrup to food processor.
• Roughly chop cilantro & arugula and add to food processor.
• Pulse together until pumpkin seeds are slightly broken down and cilantro & arugula are starting to blend in.
• Add confit garlic aioli & sea salt and pulse together. You want to leave the seeds slightly chunky so don't blend too long.
• Remove from food processor and let sit in the fridge for a couple of hours before serving.

CREAMY CILANTRO PESTO SAUCE

Steps:

• Blend cilantro leaves, cream cheese, artichoke hearts, green onions, basil, jalapeno pepper, lemon juice, and salt in a blender until smooth.

FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO

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.

GREEN CHILE-CILANTRO PESTO SAUCE (PASTA)

Steps:

• Puree cilantro, cheese, green chile, jalapeno, pine nuts, and garlic in food processor until smooth, scraping down sides as necessary.
• With processor running, add oil in steady stream until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper.
• Toss pesto with cooked pasta and reserved pasta cooking water, if necessary.