Basil Cashew Pesto

1 step

Prep:10min

Makes about one cup pesto.

Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 03:28:18 GMT

Nutrition balance score

Good

Glycemic Index

Low

Glycemic Load

Low

Nutrition per serving

Calories1118.8 kcal (56%)

Total Fat105.1 g (150%)

Carbs38.7 g (15%)

Sugars6.2 g (7%)

Protein17.6 g (35%)

Sodium751.8 mg (38%)

Fiber4 g (14%)

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Ingredients

1 servings

1garlic clove

large, peeled

¾ cupcashews

raw

2 cupsfresh basil leaves

packed

2 tablespoonslemon juice

1 teaspoonlemon juice

¼ cupolive oil

plus more for thinning

½ teaspoonsea salt

Instructions

Step 1

With food processor running, drop in garlic to mince. Turn processor off and add cashews. Process until cashews are finely minced and just starting to become creamy. Add basil, lemon juice, olive oil and sea salt and process until well combined and smooth. For a thinner pesto, add slightly more olive oil. Serve fresh or refrigerate or freeze in airtight containers.

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