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Coriander and cashew nut pesto

You are probably familiar with the classic pesto,made with basil and pine nuts. I'd like to tempt you with a rather different (but quite delicious) version, made with coriander and cashew nuts.

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Last modified on: December 9^th 2018

For 200 g, you will need:

1 50 g cashew nuts
2 1 bunch coriander
3 50 g Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan)
4 4 tablespoons olive oil
5 2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 2 pinches vitamin C (optional)
7 salt
8 pepper
Total weight: 190 grams

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Time required

Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
11 min.	15 min.	26 min.

Keeping:

Several days in the fridge, in an airtight jar.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 15 min.

Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Photo of step #1

Spread 50 g cashew nuts on a baking sheet and in the oven at 300°F (150°C) to toast for 15 minutes.

Stage 2 - 5 min.

Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Photo of step #2

Pick the leaves off 1 bunch coriander into a high-sided receptacle.

Stage 3 - 3 min.

Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Photo of step #3

Add the toasted cashew nuts, the grated 50 g Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan), 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 pinches vitamin C, salt and pepper.

Stage 4 - 3 min.

Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Photo of step #4

Blend together until you obtain a lovely smooth, green paste,

Stage 5

Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Photo of step #5

Your coriander and cashew nut pesto is ready. You can use it in the same dishes and recipes as a classic pesto.

Remarks

The quantities are for guidance, so do feel free to adapt them suit your taste and habits.

The vitamin C is not essential, but it does stop the pesto from oxidising so rapidly and helps to keeps its green colour.

Nutritional information

% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).

How much will it cost?

For 200 g : 1.95 €

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Source

Home made.

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	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Ham and cheese slices with spring onions, Chicken and mushroom brik rolls, Cubed salad, Pasta with green asparagus, Minestrone, ... All
	Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tender tuna, Cubed salad, Tomato pesto, Tzatziki, Sea bass with coriander cream en papillote, ... All

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