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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

Keywords for this recipe:Pasta Pesto Variation Italy Coriander Cashew

For 200 g, you will need:

0 50 g cashew nuts
1 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
2 50 g Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan)
3 4 tablespoons olive oil
4 2 tablespoons lemon juice
5 2 pinches vitamin C (optional)
6 salt
7 pepper
Total weight: 190 grams

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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 fresh coriander (cilantro) 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.

Keeping:

Several days in the fridge, in an airtight jar.

Nutritional information

Whole recipe
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
1,034 Kcal or 4,329 Kj	29 gr	19 gr	94 gr
52 %	11 %	2 %	14 %

Per 100 g
Energetic value	Proteins	Carbohydrates	Fats
544 Kcal or 2,278 Kj	15 gr	10 gr	49 gr
27 %	6 %	1 %	7 %

% 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 : 2.02 €

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Source

Home made.

More recipes?

This recipe uses (among others)

	Cashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Spicy hot toasted cashew nuts, Crispy spinach rolls, Cauliflower curry, ... All
	Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Roast Brussels sprouts with sage and lemon, Rice à l'italienne, Julia salad, Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise, Brussels sprout salad, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Cretan Bread, Chorba, Chicken pie, Penne with Mushrooms, Leek and Jerusalem artichoke soup, ... All
	Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Julia salad, Salmon chard rolls, Cauliflower tabouleh, Lebanese Tabbouleh, Tomato ladybirds, ... All

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