READY IN 18 mins

Cilantro Chili-Lime Cashew Pesto

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"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." — Michelle Reger

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.

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PREP 15 mins
READY IN 18 mins

Footnotes

Use plain roasted cashews if you can't find chili-lime cashews.
Serving suggestion: I put a dozen cooked shrimp, 2 cups cooked pasta, some frozen veggies and pesto in the microwave for 4 minutes until heated through.

Reviews More Reviews

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!

—tigrejoyeux

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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 mixed it in some rice, beans & corn for the side. It was really good, both my husband and I devoured it.

—MJane

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3 Ratings

Jul 01, 2012

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

—mauigirl.. Intermediate not a

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Nutrition

Calories
125 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
3.6 g
1%

Cholesterol
3 mg
1%

Fat
11.8 g
18%

Fiber
0.6 g
2%

Protein
2.4 g
5%

Sodium
246 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Cilantro Chili-Lime Cashew Pesto

Serving Size: 1/16 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 16
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 125
Calories from Fat: 106

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11.8g 18 %
Saturated Fat 2.3g 12 %
Cholesterol 3mg 1 %
Sodium 246mg 10 %
** Potassium 106mg 3 %
Total Carbohydrates 3.6g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.6g 2 %
Protein 2.4g 5 %
Sugars 0.6g
Vitamin A 16 %
Vitamin C 13 %
Calcium 5 %
Iron 9 %
** Thiamin 3 %
** Niacin 4 %
** Vitamin B6 2 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 9 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.