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
Keywords for this recipe:For 400 g, you will need:
- 1
3.5 oz cashew nuts - 2
2 bunches fresh coriander (cilantro) - 3
3.5 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) - 4
8 tablespoons olive oil - 5
4 tablespoons lemon juice - 6
4 pinches vitamin C (optional) - 7
salt - 8
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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. |
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 15 min.
Spread 3.5 oz 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 2 bunches fresh coriander (cilantro) 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.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
| Whole recipe | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Energetic value | Proteins | Carbohydrates | Fats |
| 2,067 Kcal or 8,654 Kj | 58 gr | 38 gr | 187 gr |
| 103 % | 22 % | 4 % | 28 % |
| 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 400 g : 4.04 €
Note: Be careful, these prices are only an estimate, you can consult the table of prices by ingredients used for this estimate.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tomato pesto, Broad bean salad with Parmesan, Special Parmesan baguettes, Gnocchi alla romana, Spring Bread, ... All |
 | Cashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Crispy spinach rolls, Spicy hot toasted cashew nuts, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Pan-fried chicken breast on mozzarella, Potatoes with bacon and herbs, Olive and pesto bread, Scandinavian cocktail, Panzanella, ... All |
 | Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Cooking sugar, Chocolate mousse, Macarons (the original French macaroons) , Sautéed oyster mushrooms, Apple paste, ... All |
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