Here are 28 Meatless Meals You Can Eat During Lent and How to Prepare Them

26. CILANTRO PEANUT PESTO PASTA

  • PREP TIME: 15 minutes
  • COOK TIME: 15 minutes
  • TOTAL TIME: 30 minutes
  • YIELD: 6 servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 pound linguine
  • 1 cup roughly chopped cilantro
  • 1/3 cup peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup peanuts
  • 1/4 cup lime juice
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil
  • 1/4-1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic

FOR SERVING:

  • Peanuts
  • Cilantro leaves
  • Lime wedges

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Cook pasta according to package instructions.
  2. In a food processor add all of the ingredients. Blend until smooth.
  3. Toss pasta with the sauce and serve with extra cilantro, peanuts and lime wedges.

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