Cashew Basil Pesto Receita

This unbelievably creamy and flavorful cashew basil pesto is ready in just 5 minutes! Made with roasted salted cashews (or unsalted – adjust salt accordingly!), fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan, it's incredibly versatile. Slather it on pasta, chicken, fish, or your favorite crackers and crostini for an instant flavor boost. This simple recipe is perfect for a quick weeknight meal or an impressive appetizer.

Preparo 5 min

Cozimento 5 min

Calorias 264.4 kcal

Proteína 10g

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Ingredientes para Cashew Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Leaf
Garlic Cloves
1 cup roasted salted cashews (or 1 1/4 cups unsalted)
Parmesan Cheese
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

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Como fazer Cashew Basil Pesto

Combine 1 cup roasted salted cashews (or 1 1/4 cups unsalted), 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 2 cloves garlic, and 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese in a food processor.
Process until finely chopped.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil until a smooth paste forms.
Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Add more olive oil if needed to reach desired consistency.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

Fat

24g

Carbs

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Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Cashew Basil Pesto?

Cashew Basil Pesto leva cerca de 10 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 5 minutos de preparo e 5 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Cashew Basil Pesto?

Cashew Basil Pesto tem aproximadamente 264.4 calorias por porção, com cerca de 10 g de proteína, 1 g de carboidratos e 39 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Cashew Basil Pesto?

Os principais ingredientes de Cashew Basil Pesto são Fresh Basil Leaf, Garlic Cloves, Cashews, Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.