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    Oh My Veggies » Vegetarian Recipes » Gluten Free Vegetarian Recipes

    Coriander and cashew pesto

    Published: May 24, 2010 · by Nicole · Updated: Aug 22, 2023 · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    This cashew and coriander pesto is a delicious twist on traditional pesto. It's great tossed with your favorite pasta, served as a dip for veggies, or even drizzled over bruschetta. Yum!

    Cashew and Coriander Pesto in a white bowl
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    Coriander (cilantro) and cashew pesto makes a nice change from the traditional basil and pine nut pesto.

    This coriander pesto can be used to flavor soups (such as my carrot and coriander soup), as a dip for fresh veggies, on bruschetta, in a stir fry, as a dressing for some beautiful roast vegetables, or tossed with your favorite pasta.

    coriander pesto in a bowl

    Variations 

    You can vary the above recipe by adding any (or all) of the following ingredients for a fun, flavorful twist:

    • Chili Pepper (for spice!)
    • Lemon juice or zest
    • Lime juice or zest
    • Ginger
    • Substituting the cashew nuts with hazelnuts

    And if you love this pesto, be sure to check out this sun dried tomato pesto and this 5-minute vegan alfredo as well!

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    Recipe

    Cashew and Coriander Pesto

    This cashew and coriander pesto is a delicious twist on traditional pesto. It's great tossed with your favorite pasta, served as a dip for veggies, or even drizzled over bruschetta. Yum!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Course: Dips, Sauces
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: cashew pesto, cilantro pesto, coriander pesto, Delicious Everyday
    Servings: 6 servings
    Calories: 173kcal
    Author: Oh My Veggies

    Equipment

    • Food processor

    Ingredients

    • 1 bunch fresh cilantro (coriander leaves) stalks removed
    • 2 cloves garlic
    • ½ cup cashews lightly roasted
    • ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
    • ¼ cup olive oil
    • sea salt
    • black pepper
    US Customary - Metric

    Instructions

    • Place all the ingredients, except for the olive oil, in a food processor, and blitz until well combined.
    • While the food processor is still running, add the olive oil a little at a time and blend, until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
    • Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 173kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 86mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 155IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Lorraine @ Not Quite Nigella says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      I love those nutty and herby pestos. like you mentioned I sometimes stir it through a bowl of pasta for a quick meal! 🙂

      Reply
    2. Emanuela says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      Oh nice one. I always make the usual pesto but you are right, this would be a nice change. Will have to try it out 🙂 yum. Emanuela @ thefoodiegoddess.com

      Reply
    3. Alissa Sanders says

      November 30, -0001 at 12:00 am

      5 stars
      This was delicious, thank you!

      Reply

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