Ingredients
The following ingredients have 8 Servings
- 1 cup roasted macadamia nuts
- 1 cup roasted cashews
- 1 lemon, juice of
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 cloves garlic, peeled
- 20 fresh basil leaves
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp sea salt ((omit if nuts are salted))
- 1/3 cup water
- 1 jar roasted peppers, drained ((use as much of the jar as you'd like))
Instruction
- Place nuts, lemon juice, olive oil, garlic, basil, smoked paprika and sea salt (if needed) in a food processor and pulse to break up the nuts. Add optional roasted pepper as well if you're using them.
- Add about 1/3 cup water and process again until smooth. Use a spatula to scrape the sides and get all the little nut bits processed. Add more water if the mixture is too thick.
- Taste for seasoning and add more lemon juice or sea salt if desired. Serve immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use as a dip for fresh veggies and veggie and/or plantains chips.
