Basil & Cashew Pesto
Created by Tisme on January 6, 2016
- Servings: 4
- Prep Time: 5m
- Cook Time: 5m
- Recipe #22380
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil leaves
- 1/2 cup cashew nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/2 cup olive oil (extra virgin, more may be preferred)
How to Make
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Step 1: Place basil, cashews, parmesan, garlic and lime juice in a food processor. Pulse until chopped. With motor running, gradually add oil. Process until well combined. (You may like to add more oil if you like your pesto thinner).
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Step 2: Place in an airtight container and refrigerate for up to 4 days.
Nutritional Facts
- Serving Size: 1 (85 g)
- Calories 385.6
- Total Fat - 37.6 g
- Saturated Fat - 6.9 g
- Cholesterol - 7.9 mg
- Sodium - 213.5 mg
- Total Carbohydrate - 7.9 g
- Dietary Fiber - 1.1 g
- Sugars - 1.3 g
- Protein - 7.1 g
- Calcium - 163.2 mg
- Iron - 1.7 mg
- Vitamin C - 9.7 mg
- Thiamin - 0.1 mg