Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe

Hello dear kitchen friends! Today I will share with you a creamy basil sauce recipe that you can prepare in 5 minutes. This sauce is made with the wonderful harmony of cashews and fresh basil and contains no dairy. Whether you add it to your pasta or vegetables, it becomes incredibly delicious! If you're ready, let's get started!

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Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe
Prep
5 dk
Servings
4 Servings
Difficulty
Medium
Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe Ingredients 8 items
  • 2/3 cup raw cashews
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 small clove garlic, peeled
  • 1/2-2/3 cup water
How to Make Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe 4 steps
1

Now we've come to the most enjoyable part! Add all the ingredients to a blender, starting with a small amount of lemon juice and water.

2

Don't worry, it's very easy! Blend until smooth, scraping the sides as needed.

3

Taste and make adjustments; add a bit more cashew or nutritional yeast to shape the flavor as you like.

4

Are you ready? Drizzle this sauce over your pasta or vegetables and enjoy.

Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe Cooking Tips

If you soak the cashews in water beforehand, you can achieve a creamier sauce. Adjust the lemon juice and salt to your taste. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

/serving
116
kcal
3.3g
Protein
4.6g
Carbs
10.0g
Fat

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Frequently Asked Questions
How many calories in Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe?
Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe recipe contains 116 calories per serving. Protein: 3.3g. Carbohydrates: 4.6g. Fat: 10.0g.
How long does it take to make Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe?
Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe takes 5 dk in total to prepare. Prep: 5 dk. Serves 4.
What ingredients do I need for Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe?
Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe recipe requires 8 ingredients. Main ingredients: 2/3 cup raw cashews, 2 cups fresh basil leaves, 3 tablespoons olive oil, 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast, 1 teaspoon sea salt, 1 small clove garlic, peeled, 1/2-2/3 cup water.
What diets is Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe suitable for?
Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe recipe is suitable for the following diets: Vegan, Glutensiz, Laktozsuz.
How to make Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe?
Creamy Basil Sauce (Dairy-Free) Easy Recipe recipe is prepared in 4 steps. Difficulty level: Medium.