I really wanted something green and bright on the blog today, I suppose this is my calling for spring after months of winter. I know it’s still little early for spring, but I’m so ready.
There was also a second part to this recipe, which I’m afraid didn’t work out, so it’s just this Green Cashew Sauce today in it’s own magnificence. It’s bright, fresh, packed with green herbs and really delicious. You can pour it over just anything and it will certainly brighten any meal. Looks incredible on shredded purple cabbage.
This recipe is a simple blend of soaked cashews with fresh herbs, garlic and lemon juice. I’ve picked fresh basil, coriander and parsley to make this recipe and I love this combination. You could use combination of any of your favourite herbs – fresh mint, dill or chives would be great too. You could even blend in some leafy greens, celery, avocado or spring onions. There are so many possibilities with this recipe and you can make it your own.
Now I will have to make a green cake, so in love with this colour! I wonder if basil cake would work? Enjoy :)
Much Love Hxx
- 1 cup cashews, soaked for at least 3 hours (120g)
- 1 garlic clove
- ½ cup fresh basil
- ¼ cup coriander (cilantro)
- ¼ cup parsley
- 1tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 lemon, juice
- sea salt & black pepper
- ½ cup water (120ml)
- Drain and rinse the cashews under running water and place into high speed blender or food processor.
- Rinse all of the herbs and add together with the rest of the ingredients to the cashews.
- Blend until smooth.
- Check for seasoning.
- Add more water for thinner consistency.
- Serve and enjoy!
Teresa says
February 8, 2017 at 9:48 pmI’m a big fan of green and this looks fab H! Love the pics. Bring on Spring!! X
Hana says
February 8, 2017 at 10:28 pmThank you Tee! Yes, please, I’ve been really feeling the need for some sunshine and warm weather today!!! xx
Sana says
February 9, 2017 at 11:41 pmThis looks so amazing . Have been experimenting with a cashew butter with arugala in a burger. Will give this a try instead . It already tastes good in my head :) thanks ! . Also if you wanna try a green cake , look into Pandan caked . They’re yummy . If you can get your hands on Pandan extract from an Asian store .
Hana says
February 10, 2017 at 9:06 pmThank you so much Sana! I love the sound of cashew butter with arugula, yum! I’ve just checked the Pandan cake, what a beautiful green colour, thank you for the suggestion :)
Sasha | Eat Love Eat says
March 19, 2017 at 8:41 pmThis is one of my favourite colours and it makes me long for spring! It’s almost here!! I have a similar recipe to this on my blog, using peas as well as cashews and it is so incredibly delicious! I would pour this on everything! :) xxx
Hana says
April 1, 2017 at 2:34 pmThank you Sasha! The colour does it for me too, it just transforms anything to Spring! Peas and cashews combo sounds so yummy :) xxx