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    Creamy Vegan Basil Pesto

    September 29, 2020 by cookingwithelo Leave a Comment This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Extremely creamy basil pesto made from 5 ingredients only! Vegan and dairy free (no parmesan)! Soaking cashews in hot water for 2 hours is the secret. Perfect to add on pasta or even as a dip.

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    Creamy Vegan Basil Pesto

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    Extremely creamy basil pesto made from 5 ingredients only! Vegan and dairy free (no parmesan)! Soaking cashews in hot water for 2 hours is the secret. Perfect to add on pasta or even as a dip.
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Soaking Time: 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 2 hours hours 5 minutes minutes
    Servings: 4
    Author: Eloïse Jennes

    Ingredients 

    • 2 handful (30 g) fresh basil or 1 handful fresh basil and 1 teaspoon dried basil
    • 150 g cashew nuts soaked at least 2h in boiling water
    • 150 ml water
    • ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 pinch of salt

    Instructions

    • Drain the cashew nuts (that you soaked in boiling water for at least 2 hours).
    • In a small blender or food processor, blend all the ingredients for the pesto until a smooth mix forms.
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