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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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 15 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto
Spread 100 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
Pick the leaves off 2 bunches fresh coriander (cilantro) into a high-sided receptacle.

Stage 3 - 3 min.
Coriander and cashew nut pesto
Add the toasted cashew nuts, the grated 100 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), 8 tablespoons olive oil, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 4 pinches 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
2,067 Kcal or 8,654 Kj58 gr38 gr187 gr
103 %22 %4 %28 %
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 400 g : 4.04 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Gnocchi alla romana, Spring Bread, Potimarron and Parmesan tart, Nanou's red cabbage salad, Tomato foccacia, ... All
Cashew nutsCashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Cauliflower curry, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Crispy spinach rolls, Cashew-nut and Parmesan biscuits, Indian rice pudding, ... All
Olive oilOlive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Paella, Saltimbocca, Glazed mushrooms with plain rice, Rosemary steamed fish, Coq au vin, ... All
Lemon juiceLemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Green hummus, Nanou's tuna tart, Lebanese Tabbouleh, Lebanese-style chickpea salad, Rémoulette of celeriac, ... All
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