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Easy Cashew and Basil Dip

Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Australian
Keyword: basil, cashew, quick healthy dips
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 236 kcal

A simple vibrant and quick dip you can make using fresh basil, a little parmesan and chunky cashews.

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Ingredients

  • 2 bunches fresh basil leaves around 40 gms
  • 50 gms grated parmesan cheese
  • 100 gms cashews
  • 1 tsp white wine vinegar or rice wine vinegar
  • 80 ml olive oil
  • pinch of salt
  • 1 tsp lemon juice

Instructions

  1. Strip the leaves from the basil stalks and pop into a food processor.

  2. Add the remaining ingredients and blitz in short bursts to create a chunky consistency.

  3. Spoon into a bowl and serve with your favourite cracker's and crudities.

  4. Store covered in the fridge until ready to use. Allow to stand at room temperature for around 20 minutes prior to serving

Recipe Notes

Feel free to add a little garlic if you like.  Raw garlic is strong and can leave an aftertaste that is quite pungent so only a small clove is needed. 

Nutrition Facts
Easy Cashew and Basil Dip
Amount Per Serving
Calories 236 Calories from Fat 198
% Daily Value*
Fat 22g34%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g
Monounsaturated Fat 13g
Cholesterol 7mg2%
Sodium 148mg6%
Potassium 135mg4%
Carbohydrates 6g2%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 213IU4%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 85mg9%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.