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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 9^th 2018

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For 200 g, you will need:

1 ¼ cup cashew nuts
2 1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro)
3 ¼ cup Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)
4 4 tablespoons olive oil
5 2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 2 pinches vitamin C (optional)
7 salt
8 pepper

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Preparation	Cooking	Start to finish
11 min.	15 min.	26 min.

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Step by step recipe

Stage 1 - 15 min.

Spread ¼ cup 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.

Add the toasted cashew nuts, the grated ¼ cup Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano), 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 pinches vitamin C, salt and pepper.

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.

Keeping

Several days in the fridge, in an airtight jar.

Source

Home made.

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 %

% 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 200 g : 2.02 €

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This recipe uses (among others)

	Cashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Crispy spinach rolls, Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Indian rice pudding, Cauliflower curry, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, ... All
	Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Crispy rolls with chicken and leek, Polpete, Tomato pesto, Gratin of purple artichokes, Spinach and ricotta ravioli, ... All
	Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Leek and tuna loaf, Baby broad beans and peas with rice and mascarpone , Creamy risotto with diced vegetables and flax seeds, Avocado with Sautéed Prawns , Sea bass with coriander cream en papillote, ... All
	Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Cubed salad, Strawberry, kiwi and mascarpone verrines, Marinated tuna and cabbage, Avocado mousse with sorrel, Salmon and leek fondue tart, ... All

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