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Basil & Almond Pesto

Course: Condiment/Sauce
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
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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

Calories: 457kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 403mg | Potassium: 269mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 1468IU | Vitamin C: 20mg | Calcium: 398mg | Iron: 2mg