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Coriander and cashew nut pesto

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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duree30 min. difficultéEasy prix2.05 € pour combien200 g ingredients8 Ingredients
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Last modified on: December 9th 2018
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 15 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 15 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Stage 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 : Stage 2
Pick the leaves off 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro) into a high-sided receptacle.
Stage 3 - ⌛ 3 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Stage 3
Add the toasted cashew nuts, the grated 50 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 pinches vitamin C, salt and pepper.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 3 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto : Stage 4
Blend together until you obtain a lovely smooth, green paste,
Stage 5
Coriander and cashew nut pesto : 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.
Keeping: Several days in the fridge, in an airtight jar.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe30 RDI=10 %20 RDI=2 %90 RDI=10 %1,030 RDI=50 %4,330 RDI: 50 %
Per 100 g20 RDI=6 %9 RDI=1 %50 RDI=7 %540 RDI=30 %2,280 RDI: 30 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: Nuts, milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 200 g : 2.05 €

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Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)

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Cashew nuts
Cashew nuts

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Olive oil
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Lemon juice
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