Ginger Cilantro Linguine Recipes

GINGER-CILANTRO LINGUINE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water, per directions on the box, until just tender but still firm.
• Drain noodles. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
• With food processor running, drop ginger and jalapeno through feed tube and mince.
• Add cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, 3 tablespoons broth and remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil.
• Process until mixture is almost smooth, adding more broth if necessary.
• Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add sauce to noodles and toss.
• Garnish with additional cilantro, if desired.
• Serves 4.

CHICKEN WITH GINGER-CILANTRO PESTO

Steps:

• Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until nuts are finely chopped. Add 6 tablespoons oil and process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
• Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
• Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Top each with some pesto and serve.

CILANTRO GINGER CARROTS

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron or other heavy skillet, heat butter over medium-high heat. Add carrots; cook and stir until crisp-tender, 4-6 minutes. Add ginger; cook 1 minute longer. Stir in cilantro, salt and pepper.

ASIAN NOODLES WITH GINGER-CILANTRO SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook noodles in large pot of boiling salted water until just tender but still firm to bite. Drain noodles. Rinse with cold water; drain well. Transfer to large bowl. Toss with 1 tablespoon sesame oil.
• With processor running, drop ginger and chili through feed tube and mince. Add cilantro, soy sauce, vinegar, peanut butter, 3 tablespoons broth and remaining 2 tablespoons sesame oil. Process until mixture is almost smooth, adding more broth if necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Add sauce to noodles and toss.