Lunch & Dinner

Nori Pesto

Nori Pesto

This Nori Pesto recipe is absolutely delicious as a spread or garnish with a variety of foods. Serve on a snack platter for a nutritious and moreish pesto with corn chips.

Serves 4

Prep time 15 minutes, cooking time 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp each of Nori flakes
  • 3 shallots, minced
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/3 cup macadamia oil
  • 1/2 cup light olive oil
  • 2 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped macadamia nuts
  • 2 tbsp small capers, crushed
  • Freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Combine Nori flakes, finely chopped shallot and olive oil in a skillet.
  2. Gently warm the mixture over very low heat, stirring for 5 minutes or more to infuse the flavours.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in capers, black pepper, zest, vinegar and nuts.
  4. Gradually incorporate the Macadamia oil.
  5. Set aside to cool down.

Notes

Nori Pesto can be made quite chunky and used as a garnish or dressing on vegetables or, it’s also delicious when ground finer in a food processor and can be turned into a spread.

Pair it with tomatoes, roast vegetables, feta cheese or just use as a dip for raw vegetables.

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