Pesto with Creamy Cashew Sauce

Pesto with Creamy Cashew Sauce is a luxurious twist on the classic basil pesto, incorporating a velvety cashew-based sauce to enhance the richness and creaminess. The combination of vibrant herbs, garlic, and nuts in the pesto melds seamlessly with the luscious cashew sauce, creating a harmonious burst of flavor. This cruelty-free rendition not only elevates traditional pesto but also demonstrates the versatility of plant-based ingredients in crafting a decadent and satisfying sauce.

Ingredients:

For the Cashew Creamy Sauce

1. 1 cup cashews soaked⠀⠀
2. 1 tbsp mustard⠀⠀
3. juice of 1/2 lemon⠀⠀
4. 2 cloves garlic⠀⠀
5. 1 tbsp olive oil⠀⠀
6. 2 tbsp nutritional yeast⠀⠀
7. salt & pepper
   
   

Instructions:

• Combine all ingredients in a blender and gradually add small amounts of water while mixing, until it’s creamy and smooth.
• You can use this with pasta, salads or however you like.
  
  
  
  

For the Pesto

1. 1 bunch basil⠀⠀
2. handful baby spinach⠀⠀
3. 2 cloves garlic⠀⠀
4. 1/4 cup olive oil⠀⠀
5. juice of 1/2 lemon⠀⠀
6. 2 tbsp nutritional yeast⠀⠀
7. 1/4 cup pine nuts
   
   

Instructions:

• Combine in a blender and mix until smooth, you can add more olive oil if needed. perfect with cooked pasta.
  
  
  

Note:

• You can store both of these in a container in the fridge for about a week but mine never last more than a day or two.