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Basil pesto with cashews and parmesan

Time
15 minutes
Servings
6

This fresh homemade pesto made with basil and parsley is easy to make. It's perefect as a dip or lightly tossed through a pasta dish or spiralised zucchini noodles.

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Ingredients
  • 2 bunches parsley (I use flat leaf parsley)
  • 2 bunches basil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 30 grams raw unsalted cashews, roasted
  • 30 grams pine nuts, roasted
  • 20 grams parmesan cheese, grated
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 clove garlic, peeled
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Frances Tolson
Preparation

In a food processor, combine the parsley, basil and garlic.

Add the remaining ingredients and process again until the mixture forms a paste.

Serve and enjoy

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Frances Tolson