Cashew nut pesto recipe

Name: Cashew nut pesto
Yield: Serves 8 (makes 1 jar)
Ingredients: 100g (3 1/2oz) cashew nuts; 2 garlic cloves; 50g (2oz) Parmesan; large bunch basil; 150ml olive oil

Created by The Tesco Recipes team

This deliciously creamy cashew nut pesto makes the perfect accompaniment to pasta, chicken or even spread on some crackers. The cashew nuts add a buttery, creamy deliciousness and are a fun twist on classic pesto.

See method

Serves 8 (makes 1 jar)
10 mins to prepare
272 calories / serving

Gluten-free

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Tesco Cashew Nuts Snack Pack 60G
100g (3 1/2oz) cashew nuts
£1.00
£16.67/kg
Tesco Garlic 4 Pack
Aldi Price Match
2 garlic cloves
£0.87
£0.22/each
Tesco Grated Parmigiano Reggiano 100G
50g (2oz) Parmesan
£2.80
£28.00/kg
Tesco Fresh Cut Basil 30G
Aldi Price Match
large bunch basil
£0.50
£16.67/kg
Tesco Olive Oil 250Ml
150ml olive oil
£3.10
£12.40/litre

Method

In a food processor, blitz the cashew nuts, garlic and Parmesan. Add the basil and blitz again. Then, leaving the processor running, slowly drizzle in the oil until it is all combined. Season to taste. Store in a jar and keep in the fridge for up to 1 month.