By Marion McConnell

Use organic ingredients where possible

1/2 cup dry roasted cashews (or brazil, macadamias)

1 tin chickpeas, drained and rinsed

2.5 tbsp lemon juice

1 clove garlic, minced

1 tbsp tahini

3 tbsp EV cold pressed olive oil

2 tbsp water

Bunch of basil (about 2 handfuls)

Sea salt and black pepper to taste.

 

Place nuts in processor and process till finely chopped.

Add rest of ingredients and process till smooth.

Add more lemon juice/oil/water for thinner consistency.

Serve with vegetable sticks, brown rice crackers or as an accompaniment to salad.