BASIL, PARMESAN AND CASHEW DIP

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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.

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