Description
A bold, zesty pesto made with fresh cilantro, olive oil, lemon juice, and raw cashews. Perfect as a spread, dip, or sauce for grilled meats, veggies, or pasta.
Ingredients
2 cups packed fresh cilantro (with stems)
2 tbsp lemon or lime juice
1/2 cup olive oil
2 medium garlic cloves
1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
1/3 cup raw cashews
Optional: 1 jalapeño or pinch of chili flakes
Instructions
Rinse and dry cilantro thoroughly.
In a food processor, add garlic, cashews, and salt. Pulse to chop.
Add cilantro, lemon juice, and blend while slowly streaming in olive oil.
Taste and adjust seasoning or add spice as preferred.
Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for longer preservation.
Notes
Layer olive oil on top before refrigerating for longer shelf life.
Can substitute cashews with sunflower seeds or almonds.
Add avocado for creamier texture.
- Prep Time: 7 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Calories: 110
- Fat: 11g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: cilantro pesto, vegan pesto, dairy-free pesto, herbed sauce, easy homemade sauce