Cashew, Kale & Basil Pesto

      Left: Frozen Basil Cubes                           Right: Kale and Basil Pesto

INGREDIENTS
1c cashews
1/4 c Basil leaves or 1 frozen basil cube (see recipe below)
2c Kale, Arugala or Spinach
2 cloves garlic
2T lemon juice
1T Olive oil

DIRECTIONS
​Place all ingredients in blender and pulse until smooth.  That's it.  It's that easy.

FROZEN BASIL CUBES 

INGREDIENTS 
Several sprigs basil (I use Trader Joe's boxed organic basil)

DIRECTIONS
Wash well and separate leaves from stem.  Place leaves in a blender (I use the Blendtec Twister Jar) and pulse until smooth.  Put teaspoons of blended basil in an ice cube tray and freeze. Pop out and use in sauces, soups or any recipes calling for basil.