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 mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Italian
Keyword: almond pesto, basil almond pesto
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 440kcal
Cost: $10
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.
Pesto will keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
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