Vegan Cashew Pesto
An easy recipe for a vibrant green vegan pesto made with basil and cashews.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Total Time5 minutes mins
Course: Easy Vegan Dressing, Dip & Sauce Recipes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: cashew pesto, dairy-free pesto, pesto, vegan pesto
Servings: 10
Calories: 95kcal
- 120 ml olive oil
- 30 g fresh basil
- 100 g salted cashew nuts
- 3 tbsp vegan parmesan
- 1 clove garlic
- pinch black pepper
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!
- 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.
Serving: 1g | Calories: 95kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8.9g | Saturated Fat: 1.53g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 95mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g