Cashew Basil Pesto

This is so simple yet amazingly delicious!!! Use it on pasta, chicken, fish or spread on crackers or crostini!!! You can use any kind of cashew. I like to use the roasted salted cashew pieces. But if you want unsalted, just adjust the amount of salt at the end.

• Ready In: 5 mins
• Serves: 6
• Yields: 3/4 cup

Ingredients

• 1  cup fresh basil leaf
• 3  garlic cloves, roughly chopped
• 1⁄2 cup cashews (see note)
• 1⁄2 cup parmesan cheese or 1⁄2 cup romano cheese
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil

Directions

1. In a food processor, finely chop basil, garlic, cashews and cheese.
2. Slowly drizzle in olive oil. (Use amount that will make to desired consistency.).
3. Season to taste with salt and pepper.