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Basil Almond Pesto

I have a beautiful and simple pesto recipe for you. Full of almonds, fresh basil and Parmesan cheese, I could slather this basil almond pesto on anything!
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: almond pesto, basil almond pesto
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Cost: $10

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse the whole almonds and 1 garlic clove until all are ground well.
  • Add basil, parmesan cheese and olive oil and pulse together until well incorporated, but don't over mix.
  • Taste for seasoning. Add additional olive oil if needed.

Notes

Pesto will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. 
 

Nutrition

Calories: 440kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 47g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 33g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 111mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 687IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg