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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Last modified on: December 9th 2018

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11 min.15 min.26 min.
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Stage 1 - 15 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto
Spread 2 tablespoons 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
Pick the leaves off ½ bunch fresh coriander (cilantro) into a high-sided receptacle.

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto
Add the toasted cashew nuts, the grated 2 tablespoons Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1 pinch vitamin C, salt and pepper.

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto
Blend together until you obtain a lovely smooth, green paste,

Stage 5
Coriander and cashew nut pesto
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
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
517 Kcal or 2,165 Kj15 gr9 gr47 gr
26 %6 %1 %7 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
544 Kcal or 2,278 Kj15 gr10 gr49 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).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Nuts, Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 100 g : 1.01 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Cashew nutsCashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Crispy spinach rolls, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Cauliflower curry, Spicy hot toasted cashew nuts, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, ... All
Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tomato pesto, Eggs with green asparagus and Parmesan cheese, Brussels sprout salad, Pea risotto "Mantecare", Tomato feuilleté with pesto, ... All
Olive oilOlive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Preserved lemons, Coq au vin, Saltimbocca, Multicoloured cucumber-tomato salad, Mexican ceviche, ... All
Lemon juiceLemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Brussels sprouts salad with smoked trout and Comté cheese, Algerian brik rolls, Mackerel rillettes, Lebanese-style chickpea salad, Corn salad with croutons, ... All
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