5.0 from 9 votes
Lemon Cashew Pesto
This Lemon Cashew Pesto is made from fresh basil and roasted cashews instead of the usual pine nuts. I add lemon zest, red pepper flakes and Parmesan!
Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 87 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian , American
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup cashews
- 4 medium sized garlic cloves
- zest of half a lemon
- pinch salt
- pinch of red pepper flakes
- 3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan-Reggiano or Romano cheese
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except for basil and olive oil to food processor. Blend with pulsing motion for a minute or so to breakdown and form a paste.
- Next add the basil and with processor running slowly add the oil in a steady stream to blend thoroughly.
- This makes almost 3 cups of fresh pesto which can be used over hot pasta, as a dipping sauce or spread.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
87kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
7g
(11%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
6mg
(2%)
Sodium
76mg
(3%)
Potassium
80mg
(2%)
Vitamin A
340IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
1.4mg
(2%)
Calcium
82mg
(8%)
Iron
0.8mg
(4%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 87
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 87kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 76mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 340IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1.4mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 82mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.