Cashew Pesto

Name: Cashew Pesto recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2 cups
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 4 ½ cups sweet Thai basil; 1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil; 1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese; 1 cup cashews; 8 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 tablespoon dried oregano; 1 sprig fresh parsley; salt and ground black pepper to taste

by Mia Crawford 1 year ago

5 (2)

553.8 kcal

8.4 g carbs

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Description

Sweet basil, best if homegrown and freshly harvested, combines with garlic, olive oil, cheese, and nuts to make a potent and flavorful sauce. Serve on pasta or bread.

Ingredients

4 ½ cups sweet Thai basil
1 ½ cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 ½ cups grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup cashews
8 cloves garlic, peeled
1 tablespoon dried oregano
1 sprig fresh parsley
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

1. Combine basil, oil, Parmesan cheese, cashews, garlic, oregano, parsley, salt, and pepper in a food processor. Mix until desired texture is reached.

Nutrition Facts

serving: 2 cups

calories: 553.8 kcal

carbohydrates: 8.4 g

protein: 9.5 g

saturated fat: 10.1 g

cholesterol: 13.2 mg

sodium: 361.8 mg

fiber: 1.3 g

sugar: 1.1 g