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:PastaPestoVariationItalyCorianderCashewFor 200 g, you will need:
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50 g cashew nuts - 1
1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro) - 2
50 g Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan) - 3
4 tablespoons olive oil - 4
2 tablespoons lemon juice - 5
2 pinches vitamin C (optional) - 6
salt - 7
pepper - Total weight: 190 grams
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 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.
Pick the leaves off 1 bunch 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.
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 % |
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Source
Home made.
This recipe uses (among others)
 | Cashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Spicy hot toasted cashew nuts, Crispy spinach rolls, Cauliflower curry, ... All |
 | Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Cashew-nut and Parmesan biscuits, Raw beetroot salad, Vegetable tian, Meatballs, Carrot-top pesto, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Marinated tuna with herbs, Pork Chops with Rosemary, Lille style chicken, Chicken and mushroom pie, Tex-Mex chicken burger, ... All |
 | Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Nanou's tuna tart, Corn salad with croutons, Green hummus, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Sea bass with coriander cream en papillote, ... All |
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