Homemade Basil Almond Pesto Recipe

Julie Wunder

Tasty and filled with healthy fats, this homemade basil almond pesto recipe is made with almonds instead of the usual pine nuts to provide a lighter more neutral flavor. The pesto is the perfect addition to pasta dishes, sandwiches, wraps, salads, dips, dressings and more.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Course Appetizer, Dinner

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 392 kcal

Ingredients

3 cups packed basil
½ cup almonds
½ cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 teaspoon garlic, minced
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and combine until smooth.
Serve with your favorite pesto dishes.

Notes

Store this Almond Pesto in the fridge for 5-7 days. You can also freeze it in ice cube trays. Once the pesto is frozen, pop the cubes out and transfer to a ziplock bag.

Nutrition

Calories: 392kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 39gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 201mgPotassium: 138mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 98IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 195mgIron: 1mg

Keyword almond, basil, pesto

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