Best Cashew And Spinach Pesto Processor Recipes

VEGAN SPINACH CASHEW PESTO

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Vegan pesto is prepared with basil, baby spinach, cashews, nutritional yeast, and olive oil. It is a delicious vegan alternative to traditional pesto.

Provided by Ashley Adams

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2 cups baby spinach (washed and stems removed)
2 cups fresh sweet basil
4 large garlic cloves (minced)
1/4 cup nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 cups cashews (finely ground)
1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more to taste)
1/2 cup extra extra-virgin oil

Steps:

Gather the ingredients.
Add the cashews to a food processor or blender. Pulse until the cashews are finely ground.
Add the spinach, basil, garlic, nutritional yeast, fresh lemon juice, and sea salt to the food processor or blender, and blend for just 30 seconds or so, or until a chunky mixture forms.
With the processor or blender still running, stream in the extra virgin olive oil until the pesto reaches the desired consistency. Use less or more oil as needed, scraping down the bowl occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 291 kcal, Carbohydrate 11 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 2 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 439 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fat 26 g, ServingSize About 1 1/2 cups (24 servings), UnsaturatedFat 0 g

CASHEW AND SPINACH PESTO- PROCESSOR RECIPE

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Make and share this Cashew and Spinach Pesto- Processor Recipe recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Karyl Lee

Categories Spreads

Time 1h

Yield 2 cups approximately, 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 bunch fresh spinach, washed and picked
3 tablespoons fresh pureed garlic
1/3 cup fresh lemon juice
1 cup raw whole cashews
1/4-1/2 cup nutritional yeast
3 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

Process the cashews with the olive oil until finely ground.
Add the garlic and process again.
Add the spinach and lemon juice and nutritional yeast, using 1/4 first of the yeast to start.
Taste and add some salt and pepper as desired.
If wanted, add reserved yeast.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper again.
Chill and serve or use as traditionally used.

SPINACH WALNUT PESTO

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This flavorful pesto is easy to make and will transform your meal into a 5-star dish. It's great served with linguine pasta. Add 1/3 to 1/2 cup pesto each pound of pasta.

Provided by Shan

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

2 cups fresh baby spinach, stems removed
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup fresh parsley leaves, chopped
½ cup chopped walnuts
¼ cup water
3 cloves garlic
¼ teaspoon salt, or more to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

Place spinach, Parmesan cheese, parsley, walnuts, water, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor; blend until well combined. Pour in oil slowly, while processor is running, until mixture forms a smooth paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 442.8 calories, Carbohydrate 4.6 g, Cholesterol 17.6 mg, Fat 43.4 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 10.5 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 460.7 mg, Sugar 0.7 g