Creamy Cilantro Pesto Sauce

Creamy Cilantro Pesto Sauce
  • PREP TIME
    10 mins
  • COOK TIME
    0 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 mins
  • SERVING
    8 People
  • VIEWS
    21

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this vibrant and luscious Creamy Cilantro Pesto Sauce. Bursting with fresh cilantro, bright lemon, and a subtle hint of jalapeño, it's the perfect complement to grilled chicken, flaky white fish, or even tossed with your favorite pasta. Enjoy it chilled for a refreshing twist, or warm it gently to enhance its aromatic flavors.

Ingridients

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    3 g
  • Cholesterol
    9 mg
  • Fiber
    1 g
  • Protein
    2 g
  • Saturated Fat
    2 g
  • Sodium
    153 mg
  • Sugar
    0 g
  • Fat
    3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

Follow The Directions

01

Step
2 mins

Combine all ingredients in a high-speed blender. (2 minutes)

02

Step
5 mins

Blend until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. (3-5 minutes)

03

Step
1 mins

Taste and adjust seasonings as desired. Add more jalapeño for extra heat, lemon juice for brightness, or salt to enhance the flavors. (1 minute)

04

Step
0 mins

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

For a smoother sauce, soak the artichoke hearts in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.
If you prefer a vegan version, substitute the cream cheese with a plant-based cream cheese alternative or 1/4 cup of soaked cashews.
This sauce is also delicious as a dip for vegetables or crackers.

Jeramie Ruecker

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.1/ 5 ( 7 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Marlee Botsford

    Easy to make and so flavorful. Will definitely make this again!

  • Raegan Hodkiewicz

    I added a clove of garlic and it was fantastic!

  • Meredith Sanford

    Absolutely loved this sauce! I used it on grilled salmon and it was a huge hit.

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