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Vegan Dairy Free Basil Pesto

This yummy vegan and dairy free basil Presto is perfect for sauces, soups, salads, pasta, pizza, and more!

Course: Side dishes
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: pesto
Author: Chef Maria Cummins

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients

  • 4 cups Basil
  • 1 cup Parsley
  • 1 cup Raw cashews Organic, soaked for about 2 hours (optional)
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil (cold-pressed is best)
  • 4 cloves Garlic
  • 3 Tbsp Lemon juice (to taste)
  • 1 Tbsp Lemon zest (about 1 medium sized lemon)
  • 1/2 tsp Sea Salt (to taste)

Instructions

  • Place the garlic, basil, parsley, and cashews in the food processor, and rustically chop.
  • Slowly add in the olive oil, rind, and lecithin, and blend until you achieve your desired consistency
  • Then gradually keep adding lemon juice and salt, tasting in between, to achieve your perfect blend.