Best 9 Rice Noodles With Cilantro Pesto Recipes

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Rice noodles with cilantro pesto is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines the delicate texture of rice noodles with the vibrant flavors of cilantro pesto. This culinary creation offers a harmonious balance of fresh herbs, nutty spices, and zesty citrus, resulting in a dish that is both satisfying and refreshing. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy lunch option or a flavorful dinner to impress your guests, this recipe will guide you through the steps to create a memorable and delicious meal. Embark on a flavor journey as we delve into the art of crafting the perfect rice noodles with cilantro pesto.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

RICE NOODLES WITH CILANTRO PESTO



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The cilantro blended with the rice noodles gives this pesto pasta dish an Asian feel.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 teaspoons salt, plus more for water and pine nuts
2 cups fresh cilantro leaves (1 bunch)
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice (1/2 lime)
5 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, room temperature
Freshly ground pepper
3 tablespoons pine nuts
8 ounces wide rice noodles or fresh or dried fettuccine

Steps:

  • Bring a large saucepan of generously salted water to a boil. Combine cilantro, lime juice, olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 2 teaspoons salt, and pepper to taste in the bowl of a food processor, and puree. Remove from the food processor, transfer to a small bowl, and set cilantro pesto aside.
  • Melt remaining teaspoon butter in a small saute pan over medium-high heat. Add pine nuts; cook, tossing until golden brown, about 1 minute. Sprinkle with salt, and transfer to a paper towel to drain. Set aside.
  • Cook noodles until al dente, about 2 minutes. Drain in a colander. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the cilantro pesto; toss, and garnish with pine nuts.

THAI-STYLE PESTO WITH RICE PASTA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Time 15m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Kosher salt
1 pound rice pasta, penne or wide noodles
1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
5 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted, divided
2 tablespoons tamari
2 large cloves garlic, pasted
1 lime, juiced
1 Fresno chile, seeded
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Toasted sesame oil, for drizzling
Thinly sliced scallions, for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt the water, add the pasta, and cook to al dente.
  • Place the basil, 3 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds, tamari, garlic, lime juice, and chile into a food processor. Pulse into a paste. Drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil. Pour the pesto into a large bowl and add a splash of starchy cooking water. Drain the pasta, add to the sauce, and toss to combine. Drizzle with sesame oil, garnish with scallions and the remaining 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds.

CILANTRO PESTO PASTA



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Provided by Rachael Ray : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 13m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 clove garlic, cracked away from the skin
2 inches fresh ginger root, chopped
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
3 ounces, about 1/2 cup, macadamia nuts
1 lime, juiced
1 cup cilantro leaves
1/2 cup evoo -- extra-virgin olive oil, eyeball it
1 teaspoon coarse salt, eyeball it in palm of your hand
1 pound spaghetti, cooked to al dente, 1/2 cup pasta water reserved

Steps:

  • Place first 8 ingredients in food processor or blender and blend until smooth, then add the pasta water. Toss with hot pasta, adjust seasonings, then serve immediately.

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

ASIAN NOODLES WITH GINGER-CILANTRO SAUCE



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Categories     Food Processor     Ginger     Herb     Pasta     Side     Quick & Easy     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 12-ounce package fresh oriental-style water noodles or linguine
3 tablespoons oriental sesame oil
2 1/2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
1 small jalapeño chili, seeded
1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons (or more) canned chicken broth

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.

RICE NOODLES WITH BROCCOLI-ALMOND PESTO



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Rice noodles have a pleasing nutty flavor. Use this pumped-up pesto to top eggs, beans, and whole grains.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Pasta and Grains

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 head broccoli, florets and sliced stems
6 tablespoons sliced toasted almonds
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 clove garlic, minced
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and pepper
8 ounces medium rice noodles

Steps:

  • Bring a medium pot of well-salted water to a boil. Cook broccoli florets and stems until bright green and just tender, about 2 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon and let cool slightly. (Reserve water.) Roughly chop 1 cup cooked florets; set aside. In a blender, puree remaining florets, almonds, basil, garlic, and lemon juice. Add olive oil. Season with salt and pepper; set aside.
  • Return water to a boil and cook rice noodles, according to package instructions. Reserve 1 cup cooking water, drain noodles, and return to pot. Toss with pesto, adding reserved pasta water until creamy. Top each bowl with chopped florets, small basil leaves, and remaining almonds. Season with pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 512 g, Fat 28 g, Fiber 6 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g

THAI PESTO



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Add the taste of Thai to noodles, salad, rice, or any dish with this versatile, full-flavored sauce! Serve immediately or refrigerate in an air-tight container until needed.

Provided by she_cooks

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 bunch cilantro
¼ cup peanut butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 ½ tablespoons fish sauce
1 tablespoon brown sugar
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Steps:

  • Blend cilantro, peanut butter, garlic, olive oil, ginger, fish sauce, brown sugar, and cayenne pepper in a blender until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.1 calories, Carbohydrate 3.4 g, Fat 7.4 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 197 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

CHILE-OIL NOODLES WITH CILANTRO



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In this 20-minute recipe, a mixture of savory condiments coats bowlfuls of wide noodles chilled slightly by a quick rinse in cool water. While you cook the udon, take the time to prepare the sauce, abundant with contrasting flavors, and the fresh herbs. The sauce can be made in advance, but make sure it's at room temperature before tossing it with the noodles and the cilantro at the last minute. Substitutions are welcome: Swap in chile crisp in place of the chile oil with crunchy garlic, or scallions in place of garlic chives. Sichuan chile oil brings a citrusy flavor that is hard to replicate, so don't skip it. It can vary in spice level: For a milder sauce, use only the liquid oil, or add Sichuan peppercorns from the bottom of the oil for extra tingle. Fried shallots are here for texture, but omit them if you use chile crisp.

Provided by Judy Kim

Categories     weekday, noodles, main course

Time 20m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 ounces dried udon noodles
1/4 cup chile oil with crunchy garlic
2 tablespoons pure sesame oil
2 teaspoons Sichuan chile oil, or to taste
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1/2 cup finely sliced garlic chives or scallions, plus more for garnish
2 tablespoons store-bought fried shallots, crumbled by hand (optional)
1/2 cup finely chopped cilantro (see Note), plus a few sprigs for garnish

Steps:

  • Bring a large pot of water to boil and cook noodles according to package instructions, stirring from time to time to prevent them from sticking. Drain well in a colander, then run noodles under cold water until cooled.
  • Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine all three oils with the soy sauce and 1/2 cup garlic chives.
  • Toss cooled noodles into the chile oil mixture. Gently fold in the crumbled fried shallots and chopped cilantro. Divide among four bowls, and top with more garlic chives and cilantro sprigs.

RICE NOODLES WITH CILANTRO, MINT AND PEANUTS



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Categories     Herb     Pasta     Side     Vegetarian     Peanut     Bon Appétit     Vegan     Pescatarian     Dairy Free     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sugar
1/2 sweet onion (such as Vidalia), thinly sliced, separated into rings
8 ounces firm dried rice noodles
1/4 cup fresh lime juice
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
1/3 cup chopped fresh mint
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1 large cucumber, peeled, halved lengthwise, seeded, thinly sliced
4 green onions, thinly sliced
3 fresh plum tomatoes, seeded, chopped
2 tablespoons chopped lightly salted cocktail peanuts

Steps:

  • Whisk vinegar and sugar in medium bowl to blend. Add onion rings and toss to coat. Cover and let stand at least 30 minutes and up to 4 hours. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons vinegar mixture.
  • Cook noodles in large pot of boiling water until tender but still firm to bite, about 2 minutes. Drain. Rinse under cold water. Drain well.
  • Whisk lime juice, oil and crushed red pepper in small bowl to blend. Stir in mint and cilantro. Using kitchen shears, cut noodles into 3- to 4-inch-long sections. place handful of noodles in large bowl. Drizzle with reserved 2 tablespoons vinegar mixture and toss to coat. Add remaining noodles, cucumber, green onions, tomatoes and marinated onions. Drizzle lime juice mixture over and toss gently. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Sprinkle with peanuts and serve.

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Tips for Making Rice Noodles with Cilantro Pesto

- To make the most of your rice noodles, it's important to use fresh, high-quality ingredients. - When choosing rice noodles, look for ones that are thin and translucent. - Be sure to soak the rice noodles in warm water for at least 10 minutes before cooking. This will help to soften them and make them easier to digest. - Cook the rice noodles according to the package directions. - Once the rice noodles are cooked, rinse them with cold water and drain them well. - To make the cilantro pesto, simply combine all of the ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend until smooth. - When assembling the rice noodle bowls, be sure to layer the ingredients so that you get a little bit of everything in each bite. - Top the rice noodle bowls with a sprinkle of cilantro and a squeeze of lime juice. ###

Conclusion: Rice Noodles with Cilantro Pesto is a quick, easy, and delicious meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. It is also a great way to use up leftover rice noodles.

This dish is packed with flavor and is sure to please everyone at the table. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy meal, give this rice noodle bowl a try. You won't be disappointed!

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