Basil & Almond Pesto
Basil & Almond Pesto
Servings: 2 cups
Calories: 457kcal
Ingredients
- ¼ cup toasted whole almonds
- 2 cups basil , stems removed
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese , grated
- Juice of half a lemon
- 2 cloves garlic , peeled and crushed
- ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil , plus more if needed
Instructions
- Pulse the almonds in a food processor until small and uniform in size.
- Add the basil, Parmesan, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Pulse until combined.
- Add more olive oil as desired until the pesto is a paste-like consistency.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Basil & Almond Pesto
Amount Per Serving
Calories 457
Calories from Fat 387
% Daily Value*
Fat 43g66%
Saturated Fat 9g45%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 17mg6%
Sodium 403mg17%
Potassium 269mg8%
Carbohydrates 9g3%
Fiber 3g12%
Sugar 2g2%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 1468IU29%
Vitamin C 20mg24%
Calcium 398mg40%
Iron 2mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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