5 mins prep time
Makes 1 cup
approx. 5g NUTS PER SERVE

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup macadamias
  • 1 medium red capsicum, roasted and skin removed
  • 1 bunch fresh coriander
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1½ teaspoons balsamic vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • pepper, to taste

Method

  1. Place macadamias into a food processor and process until they resemble coarse breadcrumbs, but are still loose.
  2. Add remaining ingredients and continue to puree until all ingredients are uniform but several colours can still be distinguished.
  3. Transfer to a small glass bowl, cover and refrigerate until required.

Tips

To store for several days, drizzle pesto with a thin film of olive oil before refrigerating.

Credit

Recipe from Food as Medicine - Cooking to prevent and treat diabetes, by Dr. Sue Radd
Nutrients per serve
Energy 284kJ
Protein 1g
Fat 6g
Saturated fat 1g
Carbohydrate 1g
Sugars NA
Dietary fibre 1g
Sodium 117mg
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