CASHEW BASIL PESTO

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This is so simple yet amazingly delicious!!! Use it on pasta, chicken, fish or spread on crackers or crostini!!! You can use any kind of cashew. I like to use the roasted salted cashew pieces. But if you want unsalted, just adjust the amount of salt at the end.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh basil leaf
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cashews (see note)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely chop basil, garlic, cashews and cheese.
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil. (Use amount that will make to desired consistency.).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 201.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3

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