Speedy, easy & versatile. Sums up this recipe. It occurred to me last time I made this Chilli & Coriander Pesto that I have never blogged the recipe before. Its so easy and a case of bunging ingredients into the blender, that it almost doesn’t feel like a recipe. I can’t remember how I found that the ingredients just worked together – they just did! I think the addition of the chilli came last, I had mixed the other ingredients and thought it needed a bit of a kick. If you want a really spicy pesto, then go ahead, bung 2 chillies in.
CHILLI & CORIANDER PESTO
| Serves | 10+ |
| Prep time | 5 minutes |
| Dietary | Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian |
| Meal type | Condiment |
| Misc | Serve Cold |
| Occasion | Barbecue |
INGREDIENTS
- 1 Red Fresh Chilli (Chopped into small pieces – You can use the seeds if you like it spicy)
- 3 Handfuls Fresh Coriander
- 5 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 100g Whole Almonds
- Salt & Pepper
NOTE
If you like a garlicky taste, this also works well with 1-2 garlic cloves added
DIRECTIONS
| 1. | |
| Place all the ingredients in a blender or strong food mixer – You might want to chop the nuts up slightly first if you are worrying about the rest of the mixture going too mushy but there is no need | |
| 2. | |
| Blitz for 1-2 minutes – keep scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure it is all combined | |
| 3. | |
| Keep refrigerated, covered with cling film | |
We mostly use this pesto recipe on top of scorching hot potatoes or mixed with prawns in a lovely light salad. Perfect for al fresco eating at this time of year!
I love pesto so I am all over this one.
Thanks Bintu – I love how something so simple can taste so good!
I love coriander pesto and the idea of putting it on top of potatoes to flavour them is great.
So much tastier and healthier than lashings of butter too!
I normally use shop bought pesto but this looks really nice and easy! Pinning this. 🙂
I’m not a fan of shop bought (too cheesy for me) so this is so much better – Thanks!
Wow your pesto look so delicious! I have to admit I have never made my own so really should – thanks for the inspiration:-)
Hope you like it Camilla – It really is so quick it feels like a cheat recipe!
Sounds amazing #BALSAMIC
Thank you Kris 🙂
Oh wow – what a great idea! I’m always keen to try out new pestos – haven’t tried to add chilli before!