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Cashew Pesto Recipe

The easiest and most delicious cashew pesto recipe you'll ever eat!
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Course Appetizer, Chicken, Dinner, Main Course
Servings 0
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves packed
  • 1/2 cup roasted salted cashews
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 4 cloves garlic peeled
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add everything but the olive oil to a blender and pulse until chopped and blended
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil and pulse until incorporated
  • Serve immediately or store in airtight container in fridge for up to 4-5 days
  • Can be frozen in freezer zipper bag

Nutrition

Serving: 2tbspCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 9gFat: 26.2gSodium: 7mgFiber: 2.5gSugar: 1.1g
Nutrition Facts
Cashew Pesto Recipe
Serving Size
 
2 tbsp
Amount per Serving
Calories
292
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
26.2
g
40
%
Sodium
 
7
mg
0
%
Carbohydrates
 
7.5
g
3
%
Fiber
 
2.5
g
10
%
Sugar
 
1.1
g
1
%
Protein
 
9
g
18
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword basil pesto, cashew basil pesto, easy pesto sauce
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