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May 21, 2020 By Cyn Gagen Leave a Comment

Cilantro Pine Nut Pesto Sauce Recipe

Filed Under: COOK, Sauces and Condiments

I love pesto sauce. Any kind of pesto sauce! But this cilantro pine nut pesto sauce recipe is one of my favorites. It’s delicious over pasta, poached or scrambled eggs, chicken, tacos – you’ve GOT to try it on my sweet potato gnocchi. The flavors complement each other beautifully!

I love to use it over my regular gnocchi and gnudi (ricotta gnocchi) too! I’ve even put it on a burger and oh my, what a tasty treat that was! It’s such a versatile recipe too. You can use a wide variety of greens and nuts (or no nuts) to come up with all kinds of flavor combinations.

sweet potato gnocchi with cilantro pesto

Cilantro Pine Nut Pesto Sauce Recipe

Pesto is one of those really great recipes to have on hand. You can whip it up in almost no time. It keeps for 3-4 days in the fridge and is so incredibly versatile. I like to freeze it in ice cube trays so that I always have some on hand too.

You can make it with a variety of greens (and nuts if desired). Once you try this Cilantro Pine Nut Pesto recipe, experiment with your own combinations!

If you really love cilantro (like I do), try using it in place of the parsley as well. Other herbs that work well here include basil and sage. A splash of fresh lemon juice adds a bright punch too.

And, if you’re not really a fan of pine nuts, you can definitely omit them. Pecans or walnuts are a great option as well. 

cilantro and pine nut pesto
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Cilantro Pine Nut Pesto Sauce Recipe

Pesto is such a versatile sauce and so great on many dishes. This Cilantro Pine Nut Pesto Sauce recipe is one of my favorites. Try it on gnocchi, poached eggs, fish, and chicken. 

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pesto, sauce
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 4
Calories 272 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh cilantro
  • 1 cup fresh parsley
  • 1/2 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1 pinch salt
  • 1 pinch pepper

Instructions

  1. Put the cilantro, parsley, cheese, garlic, and pine nuts in a food processor. Pulse to give it a rough chopping. 

  2. With the food processor going, add in the olive oil, a tablespoon at a time. You may not need the full amount and only want to use enough to bring it together to the consistency desired. 

  3. Serve immediately or cover and refrigerate for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts
Cilantro Pine Nut Pesto Sauce Recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 272
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

If you’re looking for more simple, tasty sauces, check these out:

Parmesan Gremolata

Blueberry Maple Compote

Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce

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