I prefer to use the food processor for this. But you could also use the more minimalist food processor-free pesto method I posted about last year.
You can use this pretty much anywhere you’d normally use pesto. Stirred through pasta, on top of soup, as a sandwich spread, eating it straight from the jar – so many options.
Feel free to use different nuts, or even a combination. Almonds and hazelnuts are good as are a few pinenuts,
sicilian nut pesto / Dairy-free Pesto
Servings 1 cup
Ingredients
- 1 bunch basil leaves picked
- 1 – 2 cloves garlic peeled & chopped
- 1 cup roast cashews
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- squeeze lemon
Instructions
- Blitz basil, garlic and cashews in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add oil and stir until combined.
- Taste and season with salt, pepper and a squeeze of lemon for freshness.
make about 1 1/4 cups
Will keep in the fridge for a week or so.
Add to my Old Favourite Recipes
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