Minty Basil Pesto
A delicious alternative to the typical basil pesto to brighten up your pasta!
Equipment
- Food processor or high speed blender recommended
Ingredients
- ½ cup cashews soaked in boiling water for five minutes if not using a high speed blender or food processor
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 cup fresh basil
- 1 cup fresh mint
- ½ avocado
- 2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Cover the cashews with boiling water and soak for five minutes if you are not using a high speed blender or food processor.
- Add cashews, olive oil, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until cashews are a fine, mealy texture.
- Add the basil, mint, avocado, and salt. Mix in food processor until the pesto is smooth and creamy. If your pesto is having a difficult time blending together, add a little bit more oil, 1 tbs at a time.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
- Use immediately or freeze. Freezing is the best way to preserve it's brilliant color!