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.
19,5633.8/5 for 4 ratings
Grade this recipe: Last modified on: December 9th 2018
For 200 g, you will need:
1 bunch 
2 pinches 
How long does it take?
Time required for this recipe:
| Preparation | Cooking | Start to finish |
|---|---|---|
| 11 min. | 15 min. | 26 min. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
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.
Pick the leaves off 1 bunch coriander into a high-sided receptacle.
Stage 3 - 3 min.
Stage 4 - 3 min.
Blend together until you obtain a lovely smooth, green paste,
Stage 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.
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 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 200 g : 2.02 €
Note : These prices are only approximate.
Source
Home made.More recipes?
This recipe uses (among others) | Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Carrot-top pesto, Caesar salad, Roast cabbage with lemon, Vegetable tian, Cashew-nut and Parmesan biscuits, ... All |
 | Cashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Crispy spinach rolls, Spicy hot toasted cashew nuts, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Cauliflower curry, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Chicken pie, Pumpkin and red-bean tortillas, Shakshuka, Greek salad, Curried prawn risotto, ... All |
 | Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Lebanese Tabbouleh, Home-made doner kebab, Rémoulette of celeriac, Sautéed oyster mushrooms, Salmon chard rolls, ... All |
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