Cilantro Cashew Pesto- OMG!

This flavor combination is not to be believed!
Nutty creamy cashews combine with the unusual flavor of cilantro is amazing.
I was first introduced to this by a dear friend and became an immediate addict.

The delightful thing about this pesto variation is that it can be easily adapted into a salad dressing by adding more water, some extra acid in the form of lemon or lime juice and a little extra oil.

It can also be thickened by using more cashews to create a hummus like dip. You can thin out the hummus version with some fresh bell peppers, add some more water and blend it up to pour over kale for the most delicious dehydrated kale chips you've ever had!

Start with this basic recipe and have fun from there!

Cooking is a creative experience...enjoy!

 Ingredients:

• 2 bunches of cilantro
• Lemon juice to taste
• 1/2 cup cashews
• 1-2 cloves garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4–1/2 cup water
• Salt to taste 

 Instructions:

1. Add the cilantro, lemon juice, cashews, and garlic into the food processor
2. Turn on the food processor and drizzle in the olive oil and then the water
3. Start with 1/4 cup of water. If you want the pesto thinner, add more water until you have achieved the consistency you prefer
4. Season with salt and pulse a few more times to combine
5. Taste and add any extra seasoning!

This basic recipe can also be adapted by using pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, or sunflower seeds as a substitute for the cashews. Cooking is a creative process, once you have the basics down, try adding your own flair to it.