Cashew Nut Pesto

Overview

  • 5 min
  • Serves 4
  • Easy

Ingredients

4 cups freshly picked basil leaves

1 cup CareFillery Unsalted Roasted Cashew Nuts

1 large clove garlic, chopped

150ml olive oil

Finely grated zest of 1 large lemon

1 cup finely grated Parmesan

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Juice of 1 large lemon

Instructions

1

Place the basil, cashew nuts, garlic, and a little olive oil in a food processor.

2

Pulse until the mixture is ground.

3

Gradually blend in the remaining olive oil, then stir in the lemon zest.

4

Fold the Parmesan into the mixture, taste, and season with salt and pepper. Finally, stir in the lemon juice.

5

Transfer the pesto to a jar or container with a tight-fitting lid. Drizzle a little olive oil over the top to preserve freshness.

6

Enjoy!