Cashew Pesto (Vegan & Oil-Free!)
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5.0
6 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
3 (1/4-cup servings)
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Calories
153 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Vegan, gluten-free
Cashew Pesto (Vegan & Oil-Free!)
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A thick and creamy pesto made with cashews, fresh basil, and lemon. A tasty plant-based alternative to classic pesto!
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup raw cashews (soaked*)
- 1 cup fresh basil (or more to taste)
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tbsp. nutritional yeast
- 2 Tbsp. fresh lemon juice (about 1/2 lemon)
- 1/4 cup dairy-free milk (plain and unsweetened)
- 1/8 tsp. salt
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Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a food processor or high speed blender. Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides if needed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if necessary.
Notes
- *Soaking cashews: Before blending, soak the cashews in room temperature water for at least 4 hours or overnight. Then drain and rinse before using. Or quick soak: Place cashews in a heat-safe bowl and carefully add hot/boiling water until cashews are covered. Let sit for about 10-15 minutes. Then drain and rinse.
- Storing: Store in a sealed jar or container in the refrigerator for about 3 days.
- Yield: Recipe makes about 3/4 cup pesto.
- Recipe originally published June 26, 2014. Updated March 11, 2023.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
153kcal
(8%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Potassium
311mg
(9%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
2g
(4%)
Vitamin A
502IU
(10%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3(1/4-cup servings)
Amount Per Serving
Calories 153 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 153kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Potassium | 311mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 502IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5.0
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