This Cashew Pesto is Whole30 compliant and made with cashews, basil, and spinach. The nutritional yeast and cashews give it a delicious cheesy flavor without the dairy. Gluten-free, dairy-free, vegan, and paleo, it will quickly become one of your favorite Whole30 condiments.
This pesto has been on repeat in our household lately! The basil and cashews give it a delicious, sweet flavor and the added nutritional yeast gives all the cheesy flavor.
Can we also talk about all of the nutrients packed in?? From the numerous vitamins and minerals found in the spinach to the healthy dose of B6 and B12 in the nutritional yeast. Yes please!
What is Pesto?
Traditionally, pesto is a green sauce that originated in Italy and is made up of pine nuts, basil, garlic, olive oil, parmesan cheese.
Today, many variations of pesto exist. Including swapping pine nuts for a variety of different nuts including cashews, walnuts, almonds, etc, and swapping the basil for spinach, kale, cilantro, or a combination of any greens you’d like!
The sky is truly the limit when it comes to this delicious condiment.
This Whole30 Cashew Pesto uses cashews and a mix of both spinach and basil and is kept vegan and dairy-free by excluding the Parmesan cheese.
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Ingredients needed for this recipe
- Cashews
- Basil
- Spinach
- Olive Oil
- Garlic Cloves
- Nutritional Yeast
- Lemon
- Salt
How to make this recipe
Does anyone else loves a one-step recipe?!
Add all of your ingredients into your blender or food processor and pulse until combined and smooth to your liking. You can add 1-2 tbsp water to get to your desired consistency!
I love using my mini food processor for this recipe as it’s the perfect size and makes for such an easy clean up! You can find it here!
How to Serve Cashew Pesto:
This Cashew Pesto is the perfect Whole30 condiment. Here are some great ways to enjoy it:
- Pesto Pasta - Mix in with your favorite Paleo or Gluten-Free Pasta
- Pesto Chicken - Mix with Shredded Chicken
- Pesto Salmon - Top on Baked Salmon
- Pesto Pizza - Spread on your Favorite Pizza Crust
- Pesto Egg Cups - Spread it over the top of these Bacon, Caramelized Onion, and Broccoli Egg Bites
Or simply enjoy it by the spoonful - I won’t judge!
More Whole30 Recipes:
Broccoli and Bacon Salad (Whole30)
Whole30 Loaded Buffalo Ranch Potato Salad
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Cashew Pesto {Whole30, Paleo}
Ingredients
- ½ C Cashews Raw & Unsalted
- 1 C Fresh Basil
- 1 C Spinach
- 3 Tbsp Olive Oil
- 1-2 Garlic Cloves
- ¼ C Nutritional Yeast
- 1 lemon Juiced
- Salt to taste
- 1-2 Tbsp Water Optional for desired consistency
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to a blender or food processor and pulse until combined and at desired consistency.
- Enjoy!
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