Cashew Basil Pesto

This recipe and quick, easy and full of flavor. The zesty tart lemon flavor compliments the richness of the cashews and parmesan with a nice pop of garlic. Great on pasta and zucchini noodles or a dip for vegetables or chips.

Mince or press garlic though garlic press. Even though you are using a food processor, sometimes garlic can stick to the sides and not be fully chopped/combined.

In food processor, combine cashews, olive oil, pressed garlic, lemon juice, basil leaves and parmesan cheese. Blend to desired consistency  

Notes:

• Meyer lemons are sweeter than normal lemons. This gives this recipe a beautiful sweetness. If you use regular lemons, you may wish to add ½ tsp. sugar if you would like a subtle sweetness.
• This pesto is chunkier and tighter. If you would like to stretch, you can use more oil (start with 1/8 cup).

Cashew Basil Pesto

This recipe and quick, easy and full of flavor. The zesty
tart lemon flavor compliments the richness of the cashews and parmesan with a
nice pop of garlic. Great on pasta and zucchini noodles or a dip for vegetables
or chips.

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Course: Appetizer, Main Course, Side Dish

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 4

Calories: 466kcal

Author: Aubrey

Cost: 15

Equipment

• Food Processor or Blender

Ingredients

• 1 cup Raw Cashews
• 1/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
• 2 Garlic Cloves
• 3 tbsp Meyer Lemon Juice
• 1.5 oz Basil 1.5 cups lightly packed
• 1/4 cup Shredded Parmesan Cheese Optional but preferred
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Pepper

Instructions

• Mince or press garlic though garlic press. Even though you are using a food processor, sometimes garlic can stick to the sides and not be fully chopped/combined.
• In food processor, combine cashews, olive oil, pressed
  garlic, lemon juice, basil leaves and Parmesan cheese. Blend to desired
  consistency  
• Notes:

  (1)  Meyer lemons are sweeter than normal lemons. This gives this recipe a beautiful sweetness. If you use regular lemons, you may wish to add ½ tsp. sugar if you would like a subtle sweetness.

  (2)  This pesto is chunkier and tighter. If you would like to stretch, you can use more oil (start with 1/8 cup).

Nutrition

Calories: 466kcal

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