Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds



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Prep Time:
5 mins

Total Time:
5 mins

Servings:
4


Ingredients

  • 2cupsfresh basil leaves
  • ½cupParmesan cheese
  • ¼cupwhole raw almonds
  • ¼cupextra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
  • 1clovegarlic, peeled

  • Directions

    Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.



    Cook’s Note

    You can use roasted garlic in place of raw.

    If you'd like roasted almond pesto, toast the almonds at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for about 10 minutes before following the recipe.


    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    226 Calories
    22g Fat
    3g Carbs
    6g Protein

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