Cilantro Chili-Lime Cashew Pesto

3 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 18 min

“A pesto with a little kick using a favorite snack I found at Trader Joe's -- Chili-Lime Cashews -- nummy! This pesto is great on pasta or with shrimp or fish. Brush on meat, chicken, or fish before grilling.” - by Michelle Reger

Ingredients

2 cups fresh cilantro leaves
1 cup fresh parsley leaves
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 cup chili-lime cashews
1/2 cup olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 cup grated Asiago cheese

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Original recipe yields 4 cups

Directions

Put the cilantro, parsley, lime juice, cashews, olive oil, salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, and grated cheese into the bowl of a food processor. Pulse until mixture is smooth, 8 to 10 pulses. If mixture is too thick, add more olive oil; if too thin, add more cashews.
Pour into 4 one-cup freezer containers. Use one container within a few days; freeze the others for later.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (16 total)

Calories
125 cal
6%

Fat
11.8 g
18%

Carbs
3.6 g
1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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tigrejoyeux

Jul. 28, 2009

"I made this this weekend as a dip for focaccia sticks. I added 8 oz. of softened cream cheese & 5 oz. of plain yogurt to make it a creamy dip. It got rave reviews from all- delish!..." See more"

MJane

Mar. 19, 2010

"I don't have a Trader Joes so I roasted some pine nuts then sprinkled them with chili powder and lime (the powder). I left out the cayennne and added a little garlic. I put it on chicken I baked and ..." See moremixed it in some rice, beans & corn for the side. It was really good, both my husband and I devoured it."

mauigirl.. Intermediate not a

Jul. 1, 2012

"Tasty, unique & simple pesto. Brushed it on beef kabobs with tasty results. Thanks for sharing! Reviewed First Faceless Frenzy Western Allstar division 2012..." See more"

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