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Quick and Easy 5 Ingredient Basil Pesto

Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup raw cashews soaked
  • 1 TBSP nutritional yeast
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1/4 cup olive oil extra virgin
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Start by soaking the raw cashews in boiling water for about 20 minutes or until soft. 

  2. Once soft, add the cashews, basil, nutritional yeast, garlic and olive oil into a small food processor. Process until smooth or desired consistency. I like mine a little chunky sometimes :) 

  3. Taste the pesto and if you want to add in some salt and pepper go ahead.

    * I usually add some salt since it takes place of the saltiness you would get from the cheese.