Creamy Cashew and Hemp Pesto
- Minutes to Prepare:
- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
Cashew Cream 1 cup cashews 3/4 cup waterPesto 2 cups fresh basil, packed 1/3 cup hemp seeds 2 garlic cloves 2/3 cup extra virgin olive oil zest of 1 lemon pinch of salt and pepper 1/2 cup cashew cream
For cashew cream
Blend cashews and water in a high speed blender. I used a Vita-Mix which will help get it ultra smooth.
For pesto
In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and hemp seeds until coarsely blended and then drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth.
Stir in cashew cream.
Spiralize a raw zucchini into pasta, or cook brown rice pasta according to package directions. Top with creamy hemp seed pesto and grape tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.
Serving Size: Makes about 2 cups (or 16 - 2T servings)
Blend cashews and water in a high speed blender. I used a Vita-Mix which will help get it ultra smooth.
For pesto
In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, lemon zest, salt, pepper, and hemp seeds until coarsely blended and then drizzle in olive oil while processing until smooth.
Stir in cashew cream.
Spiralize a raw zucchini into pasta, or cook brown rice pasta according to package directions. Top with creamy hemp seed pesto and grape tomatoes, and garnish with fresh basil.
Serving Size: Makes about 2 cups (or 16 - 2T servings)
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 123.6
- Total Fat: 12.3 g
- Cholesterol: 0.0 mg
- Sodium: 37.5 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.7 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 1.8 g
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