I love to make this Creamy Vegan Cashew Pesto to have on hand for pasta, chicken, salmon or as a dressing for salads and bowls. It is super easy to make and only requires a few ingredients!
Extra Tips: Creamy Vegan Cashew Pesto
This recipe is super easy to make, all you need to do is throw the ingredients in a blender or food processor. Make sure to soak the cashews beforehand- ideally overnight but a few hours will work. This will ensure they make the pesto a super creamy consistency. If you love this recipe try this similar Spinach Basil Pesto.
Creamy Vegan Cashew Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil
- 3/4 cup cashews soaked and drained
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup nutritional yeast
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 lemon juiced
- 2 tbsp water to thin
Instructions
- Soak cashews in a cup of water overnight or at least 4 hours, drain and rinse
- Add all ingredients to a blender and blend until smooth
