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Homemade Pesto with Cashews
This is a delicious homemade pesto made with cashews for a creamier, nuttier flavor!
Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
American, Italian
Servings:
16
(1 servings=2 Tablespoons)
Calories:
77
kcal
Author:
Lyuba Brooke
Ingredients
4
oz
fresh basil
no stems (about 2 cups basil leaves)
3
garlic cloves
1/2
cup
shredded Parmesan cheese
3/4
cup
whole cashews
1/4
cup
pine nuts
1
cup
extra virgin olive oil
salt
US Customary
-
Metric
Instructions
Pour half the olive oil into the blender (or food processor).
Add basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, cashews, pine nuts and some salt to the blender.
Pour in the rest of the oil over the top and blend until all ingredients are blended smooth.
Store in the refrigerator, in an air-tight glass container.
Nutrition
Calories:
77
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
2
g
|
Protein:
2
g
|
Fat:
6
g
|
Saturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
2
mg
|
Sodium:
51
mg
|
Potassium:
74
mg
|
Vitamin A:
400
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1.5
mg
|
Calcium:
53
mg
|
Iron:
0.8
mg