Fabulous Cilantro Pesto

I always make basil pesto, especially in Spring and Summer when I grow my own basil. Today, my husband asked me to make him a pesto and Mozzarella Panini for lunch. I had no basil in the house so I decided to make this cilantro pesto instead. This pesto was pretty good. The ingredients are usually available in most kitchens and if you're on budget, this is a cheaper option. The only thing I changed, after reading some reviews, was reducing the amount of garlic to 4 cloves. My husband liked it on his Panini and I can't wait to use the rest of it on some pasta another time.

My husband thought this was good, but I just did not care for it. I usually really like cilantro, but when it comes to pesto, I think I'll stick with the classic basil and pinenut pesto. The consistency and balance and everything seemed fine, it just didn't tickle my tastebuds. Thanks for the recipe though.

I love the idea of pesto made with something other than basil. This required more oil than called for to blend all the ingredients. Maybe I will enjoy this as a cold salad, but I was disappointed with the taste and texture when the cilantro pesto mixed with the warm pasta.