Cashew and Spinach Pesto- Processor Recipe

This bright green garlicky spread makes a great pizza or noodle topper.

• Ready In: 1 hr
• Serves: 12
• Yields: 2 cups approximately

Ingredients

• 1  bunch fresh spinach, washed and picked
• 3  tablespoons  fresh pureed garlic
• 1⁄3 cup fresh lemon juice
• 1  cup  raw whole cashews
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 cup nutritional yeast
• 3  tablespoons olive oil
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Process the cashews with the olive oil until finely ground.
2. Add the garlic and process again.
3. Add the spinach and lemon juice and nutritional yeast, using 1/4 first of the yeast to start.
4. Taste and add some salt and pepper as desired.
5. If wanted, add reserved yeast.
6. Taste and adjust salt and pepper again.
7. Chill and serve or use as traditionally used.