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.
24K 4 3.8
Last modified on: December 9th 2018
Keywords for this recipe:PastaPestoVariationItalyCorianderCashewFor 200 g, you will need:
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¼ cup cashew nuts - 1
1 bunch fresh coriander (cilantro) - 2
¼ cup Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan) - 3
4 tablespoons olive oil - 4
2 tablespoons lemon juice - 5
2 pinches vitamin C (optional) - 6
salt - 7
pepper
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 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.
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)
 | Parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Spinach and ricotta ravioli, Raw beetroot salad, Roast Brussels sprouts with sage and lemon, Tomato tatin, Caesar salad, ... All |
 | Cashew nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Spicy hot toasted cashew nuts, Beetroot salad with cashew nuts, Thai-style Chicken with Cashew Nuts, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Crispy spinach rolls, ... All |
 | Olive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Spicy seafood plancha, Canapés of red mullet with poppy seeds, Tomatoes Provençal, Seared tuna with lemon and lime, Red mullet fillets in a quick marinade, ... All |
 | Lemon juice: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Chocolate mousse, Royal icing, Salmon and leek fondue tart, Spinach and cashew brik rolls, Beetroot and cream cheese verrines, ... All |
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