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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.

5,3425/5 for 2 ratings

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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How long does it take?

Time required for this recipe:

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

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: Cauliflower curry, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Crispy spinach rolls, ... All
	Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Creamy risotto with vegetables , Special Parmesan baguettes, Tomato feuilleté with pesto, Pesto crackers, Leek and artichoke tart à la piémontaise, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Blanquette of veal, Fillets of sole Dieppoise, Souda salad, Quick prawn curry, ... All
	Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tabbouleh, Peach and verbena feuilleté, Cretan salad, Apple paste, How to beat egg whites, ... All

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