Best 10 Cilantro Parsley Pesto Recipes

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Cilantro parsley pesto is a vibrant, flavorful sauce made using fresh cilantro, parsley, and a variety of other ingredients. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting out in the kitchen, this guide will provide you with everything you need to know to create a delicious cilantro parsley pesto. With its bright green color and zesty taste, cilantro parsley pesto is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta and pizza to sandwiches and salads. So gather your ingredients and get ready to create your own homemade cilantro parsley pesto!

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

CILANTRO PESTO



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"Feel free to make this simple pesto ahead of time and freeze it." This brightly colored pesto tastes as fresh as it looks! Karen Deaver, Babylon Village, NY

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup.

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
Cooked jumbo shrimp, peeled and deveined

Steps:

  • Place cilantro and cheese in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add walnuts and lime juice; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream. Serve with shrimp.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 152 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 40mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

CILANTRO PESTO



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This is a wonderful twist on pesto. Sometimes the basil version gets old and you want to impress everyone at the dinner table or potluck with a tasty new version.

Provided by DragonShoes

Categories     Vegetable

Time 10m

Yield 1 cup, 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup almonds
3 large garlic cloves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • Combine the cilantro, garlic and almonds in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth. Add the parmesan, oil and salt and puree to a smooth paste. Stir into hot pasta and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 253.9, Fat 24.3, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 5.5, Sodium 447.3, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 2, Sugar 1, Protein 6.3

CULANTRO PESTO



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Make this new pesto recipe with a twist: It uses a staple Puerto Rican herb instead of the usual basil.

Provided by Von Diaz

Categories     Cilantro     Parsley     Sauce     Sauce Secrets     Herb     Puerto Rico

Yield Makes about 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt, plus more to taste
Freshly ground black pepper
2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 cup packed fresh culantro leaves
1/3 cup grated Parmesan and/or Pecorino Romano cheese

Steps:

  • Combine the garlic, salt, pepper to taste, and pine nuts in a food processor. Add the oil and culantro and process until smooth. Add the cheese and pulse to incorporate. Store in an airtight container until ready to use, up to 1 week in the refrigerator or 4 months in the freezer.

FABULOUS CILANTRO PESTO



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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

1 (16 ounce) package farfalle pasta
1 bunch fresh cilantro
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
½ cup walnuts or pecans
salt to taste
½ cup olive oil

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

CILANTRO PARSLEY PESTO



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There's a ton of recipes out there similar to this one, and I've tried many of them. This is my own adaptation using a combination of cilantro and parsley. Toasting the pine nuts is crucial for enhanced flavor. Make a day ahead to let the flavors intensify. This is an amazing condiment to grilled fish, seafood and chicken. It's also great as a sauce mixed in pasta.

Provided by Moseslakecooker

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro or 10 fresh cilantro stems
1 1/2 cups fresh parsley or 10 parsley sprigs
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon water (optional)

Steps:

  • Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor.
  • With processor running, slowly add olive oil.
  • Add water if mixture is not smooth. Should have peanut butter-type consistency.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 789, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.1

CILANTRO PESTO



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Provided by Food Network

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 cloves garlic, peeled
1 bunch fresh parsley, stemmed
1 bunch fresh cilantro, stemmed
2 tablespoons almonds, toasted
4 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Hand chop the garlic, parsley, cilantro, and almonds. Combine the pesto mixture with the oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until well mixed. Serve as a dipping sauce with the tortitas de papas cruda y elote.

CILANTRO PESTO



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Provided by Daisy Martinez

Time 15m

Yield 1 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 packed cup coarsely chopped cilantro (stems and all)
1 packed cup flat-leaf parsley
1/4 cup marcona almonds or blanched almonds
2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
Kosher or fine sea salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • This is particularly good with shrimp skewers or short ribs, but it would be at home with any simple fish steak or fish fillet off the grill. I went with a straightforward white wine vinegar here, but you can fine tune this to your own taste by using sherry vinegar, lemon and/or lime juice, or balsamic vinegar.
  • Pour the oil into a blender jar. Add the cilantro, parsley, almonds, and vinegar and blend until the herbs are finely chopped and the mixture is fairly smooth. Season, to taste, with salt and pepper. The pesto can be made up to a day in advance. Scrape into a storage container and press a piece of plastic wrap directly on the surface to prevent the pesto from turning dark. Refrigerate until ready to use. Bring the pesto to room temperature before serving.

CILANTRO-PARSLEY PESTO



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Try this pesto as a dipping sauce for cold Boiled Lobster Tails, or toss it with fresh cooked pasta.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes about 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro sprigs
2 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 large garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon coarse salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Pulse herbs, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until finely chopped. With machine running, add oil in a slow, steady stream.

GRILLED VEGGIE SANDWICHES WITH CILANTRO PESTO



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I first ate this sandwich while vacationing in Sedona, Arizona, and fell in love with it. When I returned home, I developed this one that tastes just like the original. -Carolyn Phenicie, Titusville, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Lunch

Time 40m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2/3 cup packed fresh cilantro sprigs
1/4 cup packed fresh parsley sprigs
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon pine nuts
1 tablespoon olive oil
SANDWICHES:
2 large sweet red peppers
4 slices eggplant (1/2 inch thick)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
4 kaiser rolls, split

Steps:

  • For pesto, place cilantro, parsley, Parmesan cheese and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add water and pine nuts; process until blended. While processing, slowly add oil., Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat until skins are blistered and blackened, turning occasionally, 10-15 minutes. Immediately place peppers in a large bowl; let stand, covered, 20 minutes. Peel off and discard charred skin. Cut peppers in half; remove stems and seeds., Lightly spritz both sides of eggplant slices with cooking spray; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Grill, covered, over medium heat until tender, 3-5 minutes on each side. Top with peppers; sprinkle with mozzarella cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 2-3 minutes; remove from grill., Spread roll bottoms with pesto. Top with eggplant stacks and roll tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 755mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

PASTA WITH CILANTRO PESTO AND BARLEY



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This pasta dish is completely virtuous and completely delicious. And it's easy! Use any short, substantial pasta you like if you can't find orechietti. You can also make this with other fresh herbs. Good with more Parmesan on top!

Provided by KRISTINLEE8

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     Italian

Time 55m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups water
½ cup pearl barley
8 ounces uncooked orecchiette pasta
1 bunch cilantro
½ bunch green onions
1 cup grape tomatoes, halved
½ cup vegetable broth
¼ cup Parmesan cheese
1 cup torn arugula leaves
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, bring the 1 1/2 cups water to a boil. Stir in the barley. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30 minutes.
  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add orecchiette pasta, and cook for 8 to 10 minutes or until al dente; drain.
  • In a food processor, finely chop the cilantro, green onions, and 1/2 the tomatoes. Mix in the broth and Parmesan cheese, and process until well blended.
  • In a large bowl, toss the barley, pasta, cilantro mixture, remaining tomatoes, and arugula. Season with salt and pepper, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 412.5 calories, Carbohydrate 81.6 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 3.6 g, Fiber 8.7 g, Protein 14.2 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 303.1 mg, Sugar 2.4 g

Tips:

  • For a more flavorful pesto, use fresh herbs. If you don't have fresh herbs on hand, you can use dried herbs, but reduce the amount by half.
  • To make a creamy pesto, add a few tablespoons of heavy cream or sour cream.
  • For a nutty pesto, add a few tablespoons of toasted nuts, such as pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds.
  • For a spicy pesto, add a few red pepper flakes or a chopped chili pepper.
  • Store pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. You can also freeze pesto for up to 6 months.

Conclusion:

Cilantro parsley pesto is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It is a great way to add flavor and freshness to your favorite meals. Whether you use it as a spread on sandwiches and wraps, a dip for vegetables, or a marinade for chicken or fish, cilantro parsley pesto is sure to please. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meals, give cilantro parsley pesto a try!

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