Cilantronoodlebowlwithcilantropesto Recipes

CILANTRO TABOULI

Steps:

• Bring water to a boil in a saucepan, turn off the heat, and stir in the bulgur wheat. Cover and let sit for 30 minutes to absorb water. Strain off any liquid left unabsorbed, if necessary.
• Place the bulgur wheat in a large salad bowl, and lightly toss with the tomatoes, green onions, cilantro, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, cumin, pepper, and salt until thoroughly combined. Refrigerate the salad for at least 3 hours to blend the flavors; serve cold.

CILANTRO LIME SHRIMP

Steps:

• Thaw the shrimp (see the notes above).
• Mince the garlic.
• Pat the shrimp dry. In a medium bowl, mix the shrimp with the garlic, cumin, cayenne, and salt.
• In a large skillet, heat the butter or olive oil on medium high heat. Cook the shrimp for 1 to 2 minutes per side until opaque and cooked through, turning them with tongs.
• Spritz with lime juice and stir in the lime zest and chopped cilantro. Serve immediately.

CILANTRO LENTILS

Steps:

• Combine the lentils, 6 cups water, the tomato, ginger, turmeric, cayenne and 1 1/2 teaspoons salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring to a simmer and cook, vigorously whisking occasionally, until the lentils are broken up and the mixture is thick, about 45 minutes.
• Melt the butter in a small skillet over medium heat. Add the garlic and cook 1 minute; stir into the lentils along with the cilantro and lemon juice. Season with salt.

COPYCAT CAULIFLOWER RICE BOWL WITH CILANTRO

Steps:

• Steam cauliflower rice according to package directions, about 6 minutes. Once cauliflower is cooked, empty contents into a large bowl; add in cilantro, lime juice, salt, and pepper. Cover and set mixture aside.
• Meanwhile, heat cooked shredded pork in a pan on the stovetop until warmed through, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Mix corn and beans together in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave to heat through, about 2 minutes.
• Assemble bowls by adding 5 ounces cilantro-lime cauliflower rice, top with 4 ounces pork, black beans, and corn. Add 1 tablespoon each: salsa, Cheddar cheese, crema con sal, and cilantro ranch dressing to each bowl. Garnish with sliced avocado and lime wedges.

CILANTRO WALNUT PESTO

Steps:

• Heat the walnuts in skillet over medium heat to toast. They are done when they smell slightly toasty and nutty.
• Meanwhile, get to chopping. Start with the garlic then gradually add in the cilantro, cheese, and evenutally the walnuts when toasted. Chop until the mixture is very fine, almost a paste. Add the seasonings, zest and juice and mix.
• Pour a drizzle of olive oil over the pesto slowly until it is saturated. Taste it and adjust the seasonings to your liking.
• When serving, reserve 1/4 cup hot cooking liquid and toss in a bowl with the hot pasta or veggies. Do not cook or it will lose a lot of its flavor. Add extra oil and lemon juice or rice vinegar to make it a dressing. A good dressing ratio is 2 parts oil to one part acid.

CHILE-OIL NOODLES WITH CILANTRO

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.