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cashew pesto sauce in a jar with a spoon

Basil Cashew Pesto Sauce

Basil cashew pesto is a twist on traditional pesto sauce, made with cashews instead of pine nuts.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes

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Course: Sauce and Salsa Recipes
Cuisine: American Italian
Keyword: basil pesto, cashew pesto
Servings: 1 /2 cup
Calories: 196kcal
Author: Anne
Scale this Recipe 1 /2 cup

Ingredients

  • 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup of freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup cashews rough chopped
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic rough chopped

Instructions

  • Prepare: rinse and dry the basil leaves, rough chop the garlic and cashews, measure the olive oil
  • Place the cashews and cheese into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Add the basil leaves and pulse a few more times.
  • Slowly pour in the olive oil with the food processor running.

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Notes

To prevent bitter pesto, don't over-process the basil and oil.
Server cashew pesto sauce at room temperature over your favorite pasta, or see above for serving suggestins.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoons | Calories: 196kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 168mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and can vary based on cooking methods and ingredients used

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