Easy Cashew Pesto

• servings: 16 servings
• active time: 5 minutes
• total time: 5 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/3 cup raw cashews

2 tablespoons lemon juice (freshly squeezed)

2 cloves garlic

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)

black pepper (to taste)

1/4 cup olive oil

water (optional)

Directions

Add the basil, parmesan cheese, cashews, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper to the food processor, and blend until a paste starts to form.

While the food processor is running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until ingredients are well combined. Scrape down the sides as you go, if necessary.

Adjust seasoning and consistency, if desired (see notes below). Store in a sealed container in the refrigerator and eat within a week. See post for freezing instructions.

Nutrition

• Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
• Calories: 60 kcal
• Total Fat: 5 g
• Saturated Fat: 1 g
• Cholesterol: 3 mg
• Sodium: 121 mg
• Total Carbohydrate: 1 g
• Dietary Fiber: 1 g
• Total Sugars: 1 g
• Protein: 2 g