Cashew Pesto recipe

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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

Nutrition Info

553.8 calories
carbohydrate: 8.4 g
cholesterol: 13.2 mg
fat: 54.5 g
fiber: 1.3 g
protein: 9.5 g
saturatedFat: 10.1 g
servingSize: -
sodium: 361.8 mg
sugar: 1.1 g
transFat: : -
unsaturatedFat: : -

Directions

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

Recipe Yield

2 cups

Recipe Note

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.

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