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

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