What to do with coriander pesto?
Turns a simple meal into a feast. A bright, herby, zingy coriander pesto recipe that adds all kinds of flavour to vegetables and grains. Juice the lime into a small dish and add the crushed garlic, set aside for 20 minutes. Add the peanuts to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
How long do you boil potatoes to make pesto?
Place the potatoes in a large saucepan of salted cold water over high heat. Bring to the boil and cook for 18–20 minutes or until tender. Drain, allow to cool slightly and remove the skins with a small knife. While the potatoes are cooking, make the coriander pesto.
What is the best pesto recipe to make?
Place the coriander, almonds, garlic, parmesan, vinegar, oil, salt and pepper in a small food processor and process until a smooth paste forms. Place in a large bowl and set aside. Add the potatoes, cucumber, artichokes, salt and pepper to the pesto and toss to coat.
How do you make pesto with lime juice?
Juice the lime into a small dish and add the crushed garlic, set aside for 20 minutes. Add the peanuts to the food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Add the coriander, garlic and lime juice and blend until well broken down. With the blender running, drizzle in enough oil to make a pesto.
How do you make the perfect pesto?
Add cheese and garlic and pulse until finely ground, about 1 minute. Add basil and place the top back on. With the motor running, add oil in a slow and steady stream until pesto is mostly smooth, with just a few flecks of green, about 1 minute.
How long does pesto last?
Once blended, it will keep quite happily for a week in a sealed container or you can freeze for much longer storage. The lime juice in the recipe adds brightness and extra vitamins and minerals, but it also keeps the pesto bright green.
How far in advance can you make pesto?
Do Ahead: Pesto can be made 1 day ahead. Top with ½” oil to prevent browning. Store in a covered container (an extra drizzle of oil on top will help prevent oxidation) and chill.