Cold Ginger Pesto

Submitted by Mercy

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

 

• Ready In: 15mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 cup

ingredients

• 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

directions

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