Coriander, basil and chilli pesto
October 5, 2011 in Healthy eating
This is a sassy pesto that is low in fat and high in taste. It’s extra healthy as I leave out the oily parmesan cheese and it’s great for your budget as I replace pine nuts with almonds.
Pesto freezes very well, so make heaps and store in small freezer-friendly containers.
I dollop this over fish, chicken or simply run it through some wholewheat pasta for a fresh and zinging dish with attitude.
It’s great to top a baked potato and I often spread it on toast. Hey, it’s the ultimate all-rounder!
Recipe
1 punnet coriander
1 punnet basil
1 clove garlic, peeled
1 thumb ginger, peeled
1 green chilli
200ml olive oil
70g slivered almonds
Juice of 1 small lemon
1 t brown sugar
Black pepper
Salt
Place all the ingredients in a small bowl and blend.
Season to taste.
rumtumtigger said on October 5, 2011
What a lovely recipe. I love the electric green of the pesto and so simple! Thanks for sharing ;o)
HealthyVegetarianFoods said on October 5, 2011
A very nice recipe–we make a very similar pesto, however we Indians call it a chutney & we do it without the oil and basil. I will be sure to try this one. Thanks for the recipe
mitzireddy said on October 5, 2011
looks very good, Caro – am always learning – did not know that u can freeze pesto. So I have just frozen some left over pesto for some other time. Thanks for sharing.
janicetripepi said on October 6, 2011
I could bath in this! Such a great combination xxxx hugs to sossies xxx jan
leaineskitchen said on October 6, 2011
I love pesto and this looks like a great version! Can’t wait to try it
icing said on October 6, 2011
thank you so much for this recipe. I love the ginger in the pesto. I did not know that it can freeze thanks for the tip
Sous-Chef said on October 6, 2011
I remember you used almonds before in a pesto, I really must try it. Such a vibrant photo
roelz said on October 7, 2011
nice! a lot cheaper without the pine nuts too!
Thanks will def be trying this one.
I have to cook my recipe for the Pasella tv on Sunday, my nerves! I hope it all goes well.
Hopestar said on December 1, 2011
Looks delish!