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Jenny's Basil & Cashew Pesto

My own basil pesto recipe using cashews instead of cheese.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 garlic clove, peeled
  • 1/2 cup raw cashews, unsalted
  • 3 or 4 cup fresh basil pulled off tough stems
  • 2 lemons, juiced
  • 1/4 cup good olive oil
  • salt

Instructions

  • Pulse the garlic clove in a large food processor just to break it up. Add the cashews and pulse 2-3 times. Add basil and juice of two lemons. Turn on the processor and drizzle in 1/4 of olive oil while running. Stop processor and use a spatula to scrape down the sides, then process again. Drizzle additional oil as needed but only until you have a thick paste. Season to taste with salt.
    Basil & Cashew Pesto
  • Divide the pesto into 2 small mason jars and drizzle olive oil on top. Refrigerate for up to a week or freeze.
    Basil & Cashew Pesto
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