Thai Red Curry Cashew Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon + ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
• ½ tablespoon Thai red curry paste
• ½ cup cashews
• 2½ cups basil leaves
• 5 cloves garlic
• ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
• 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Steps

1. 1

   Add 1 tablespoon of oil to a pan over medium-low heat and stir-fry the curry paste until fragrant.

2. 2

   Add the cashews and cook with the curry paste for about 45 seconds. The cashews burn very easily so be careful not to burn them!

3. 3

   Blend the cashews, basil, garlic and parmesan in a blender or food processor. Slowly pour in ½ cup of oil while still blending.

4. 4

   Scrape down the sides, then add lemon juice and blend until smooth.