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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

Contributor

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

Contributor

Frances Tolson

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