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Vegan Cashew Pesto
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Vegan Cashew Pesto

An easy recipe for a vibrant green vegan pesto made with basil and cashews.

Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Easy Vegan Dressing, Dip & Sauce Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cashew pesto, dairy-free pesto, pesto, vegan pesto
Servings: 10
Calories: 95kcal

Ingredients

  • 120 ml olive oil
  • 30 g fresh basil
  • 100 g salted cashew nuts
  • 3 tbsp vegan parmesan
  • 1 clove garlic
  • pinch black pepper

Instructions

  • Blend all the ingredients in a blender, food
    processor or a pestle and mortar.
  • Blend until it is the pesto consistency you like.
  • Taste to see if it needs more seasoning.
  • Enjoy!

Notes

  • You can skip the vegan parmesan if you like. If you are not using salted cashews, add a pinch of salt.
  • This pesto can be kept in the fridge for 4-5 days
  • Pesto can be frozen in an ice cube tray, then popped in a freezer bag.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.53g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g