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Lemon-Basil Cashew Cream Sauce

4 from 1 vote
Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings 2

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw cashews soaked for at least 2 hours in water
  • zest and juice from 1/2 lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 large basil leaf
  • 6 tablespoons chicken broth

Instructions

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat and coat lightly with cooking spray.
  • Once heated, add in the garlic and shallot and cook for 2 minutes or until shallots soften.
  • Pour the mixture into a food processor or high-speed small blender, along with the pre-soaked cashews, chicken broth, salt and pepper, basil and lemon zest and juice.
  • Pulse until creamy