COLD GINGER PESTO

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A really great Asian-influenced alternative to traditional pesto! This is great tossed with poached chicken or pasta!

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup light vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup green onion
1/4 cup ginger, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat oil, add salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature and blend the oil with the ginger, green onions, cilantro, shallots, white pepper and in a food processor.
  • Stir the macadamia nuts into the pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1543.8, Fat 161.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Sodium 1181.3, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 8.3

Trevor Weswa
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This is my new favorite pesto recipe! It's so easy to make and has such a great flavor. I love the combination of ginger and basil.


Angel Valtierra
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This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've used it on everything from pasta to sandwiches to grilled vegetables.


lukuman khalifa
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I love this pesto! It's so versatile and easy to make. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always delicious.


Marno Healy
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This is the best pesto I've ever had! It's so flavorful and easy to make. I've used it on everything from pasta to pizza to grilled chicken. It's always a hit.


Abir Jahid
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This pesto is delicious! I love the unique flavor that the ginger adds. It's perfect for pasta, grilled vegetables, or even as a spread on sandwiches.


susan francis
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I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so flavorful and versatile. I love using it on pasta, grilled chicken, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Hana Yegezaw
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This is my new favorite pesto recipe! It's so easy to make and has such a great flavor. I love the combination of ginger and basil.


Aysha Shaa
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and has a really bright, flavorful taste. I've used it on pasta, grilled chicken, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Nirma Fatima
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This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.


Misbah Maqbool
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I was a bit skeptical about the ginger in this pesto, but I was pleasantly surprised. It's really good! I'll definitely be making this again.


Celinq Skinner
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This is the best pesto I've ever had! The ginger gives it a really unique flavor that I love. I'll definitely be making this again.


Pagla Gamers
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I love the combination of ginger and basil in this pesto. It's so refreshing and flavorful. I've used it on pasta, grilled vegetables, and even as a dip for appetizers.


Kamar Brown
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This cold ginger pesto was a great way to use up some leftover basil. It was easy to make and had a nice, bright flavor. I used it on grilled chicken and it was delicious!