Cashew Hemp Basil Pesto

Some things in life are worth holding on to, and that includes a good pesto recipe. Our version of basil pesto doesn’t require any complicated ingredients, just wholefoods pantry staples and a whole lot of love.

• Serves: 4
• Yield: 1 ½ cups
• Preparation time: 5 minutes
• Cook time: none

Ingredients

• 1 cup basil leaves
• 1 garlic clove, peeled
• ¼ cup activated cashews
• 1 tablespoon hemp seeds
• 1 pinch unrefined sea salt and black pepper
• ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast (optional)

Method

1. Blend all the ingredients in a food processor. If using a mortar and pestle, grind the basil, garlic, cashews, hemp seeds, salt, and pepper to form a paste.
2. Add the oil and lemon juice at the end and mix. If you’d like a cheesier flavor, add nutritional yeast.
3. Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.

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