Easy Creamy Pesto Cashew Dip

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Creamy Pesto Cashew Dip

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Creamy Pesto Cashew Dip

Creamy, herby, with a slight cheesy hit from nutritional yeast. This one’s dairy-free and full of attitude.

You’ll need:

  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 2 tsp water
  • ⅓ cup cashews (soaked in hot water for 20 mins)
  • 1 tsp oil
  • Pinch of salt + pepper
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast

Method:
Drain the soaked cashews. Throw everything in a food processor. Blend until obnoxiously smooth. Serve in a cute bowl.

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Pesto Cashew Dip

Quick dip for a summer Crudités
Servings 2
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Equipment

  • 1 Food Processor or hand-blender

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp pesto
  • 2 tsps water
  • cup cashews
  • 1 tsp oil
  • pinch salt & pepper
  • 1 tsp nutritional yeast

Instructions

  • Soak cashews in hot water until soft (20mins). Then drain water.
  • Place cashews, pesto, lemon juice, water, oil, nutritional yeast, salt and pepper into a food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Place in small bowl and serve
Calories: 100kcal
Course: Condiments, Dips, Salad
Cuisine: American, French, International
Keyword: Crudite, light summer dinner, Salads, Snack, Spring
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