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Cashew Basil Pesto


  • Author: Chocolate Covered Cheetah

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup raw cashews
  • 1 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup basil leaves, washed and dried
  • 1 clove garlic (optional)
  • 3/4 cup olive oil (approximately)
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbs lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Add cashews to the bowl of your food processor
  2. Process on high for about 2 minutes until cashews start to form a butter
  3. Add parmesan cheese, basil and garlic
  4. Process on high, slowly adding olive oil until desired consistency is reached
  5. Season with sea salt, black pepper and lemon juice, pulse to combine
  6. Serve as desired, store in the refrigerator in an air tight container up to 5-7 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months