Best Basil Parmesan And Cashew Dip Recipes

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BASIL, PARMESAN AND CASHEW DIP



Basil, Parmesan and Cashew Dip image

I'm totally addicted to this dip. It's a copycat of the current dips that are quite expensive to buy in the delis. It's fantastic served with rice crackers or used in your cooking as a pesto sauce. It's fantastic on pasta, chicken or fish.

Provided by Jubes

Categories     Australian

Time 10m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

250 g fresh basil (1 bunch, washed and dryed)
1/3 cup cashews (or substitute with toasted pine nuts)
1/2 garlic clove, crushed
1/3 cup finely grated parmesan cheese
1/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • Place the basil leaves, nuts, garlic and parmesan in a food processor. Process until finely chopped.
  • Slowly, in a thin stream, add the olive oil until well combined.
  • VARIATION: Use coriander, pine nuts and add some lime.

BASIL PARMESAN DIP (COOKING LIGHT)



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This addictive dip is from the July '09 Cooking Light issue. I served this for dipping with pita chips and also with bread cubes. It makes a WONDERFUL sandwich spread - we put it on a turkey sandwich. The original recipe didn't call for the olive oil; I decided to add it since it only adds about 1 fat gram per 2 tablespoon serving. So you can certainly leave it out if you're watching fat grams.

Provided by appleydapply

Categories     Spreads

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaf (don't use dried)
3/4 cup grated parmesan cheese or 3/4 cup romano cheese
3/4 cup reduced-fat sour cream
2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
extra basil (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Place all ingredients in food processor or blender and process until smooth.
  • Serve with pita chips, bagel crisps, or bread cubes. Or use instead of mayonnaise on a turkey sandwich.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 7.1, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 17.1, Sodium 153, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.2, Sugar 0.2, Protein 4.4

BASIL AND CASHEW PESTO PIZZAS



Basil and Cashew Pesto Pizzas image

I grow basil and love making this homemade pesto pizza. Sometimes I make the pesto the day before and spread it on pizza crust the next day. -Charlotte Rogers, Virginia Beach, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 ounces Parmesan cheese, cut into chunks
2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup salted cashews
4 garlic cloves, halved
1/3 cup olive oil
3 Italian herb flatbread wraps
1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese
3/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place Parmesan cheese, basil, cashews and garlic in a food processor; pulse until chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream., Place flatbreads on ungreased baking sheets; spread with pesto. Sprinkle with mozzarella cheese and pepper. Bake until cheese is melted, 8-10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Fat 15 g fat (5 g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15 mg cholesterol, Sodium 351 mg sodium, Carbohydrate 9 g carbohydrate, Fiber 1 g fiber, Protein 10 g protein.

CASHEW BASIL PESTO



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This is so simple yet amazingly delicious!!! Use it on pasta, chicken, fish or spread on crackers or crostini!!! You can use any kind of cashew. I like to use the roasted salted cashew pieces. But if you want unsalted, just adjust the amount of salt at the end.

Provided by Charmie777

Categories     Fruit

Time 5m

Yield 3/4 cup, 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup fresh basil leaf
3 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
1/2 cup cashews (see note)
1/2 cup parmesan cheese or 1/2 cup romano cheese
1/2 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely chop basil, garlic, cashews and cheese.
  • Slowly drizzle in olive oil. (Use amount that will make to desired consistency.).
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.4, Fat 25.7, SaturatedFat 5, Cholesterol 7.3, Sodium 201.4, Carbohydrate 4.8, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 0.7, Protein 5.3

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