Almond Basil Pesto
- Number of Servings: 16
Ingredients
3 cups Basil leaves, roughly chopped (just guessed at number of leaves for caloric intake b/c they didn't have a cup option)1/2 Cup Slivered, unsalted Almonds, toasted3 Cloves Garlic, roughly chopped1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese1/2-3/4 Cup of Olive Oil1/2- 1 Tsp Salt
This is such a simple yet decadent sauce.
I use a food processor.
1. In the bowl of your processor put garlic, basil, and almonds. Pulse until uniformily chopped, stopping to scrape sides, as necessary.
2. Add Parmesan Cheese, pulse to mix in.
3. Measure out 1/2 cup of Olive Oil, while running processor slowly stream oil into bowl, stopping at the right consistancy and using an additional 1/4 cup in needed..
You can use this for hot pasta, marinating/baking/grilling chicken, pork, or fish. Also good as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. When storing keep a piece of plastic wrap touching the surface and then cover with plastic lid. It will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge. If you want you can freeze ice cubes of it as well for popping into other recipes.
This recipe makes 16 -1 oz (or 2 Tbsp) servings.
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THAMESARINO.
I use a food processor.
1. In the bowl of your processor put garlic, basil, and almonds. Pulse until uniformily chopped, stopping to scrape sides, as necessary.
2. Add Parmesan Cheese, pulse to mix in.
3. Measure out 1/2 cup of Olive Oil, while running processor slowly stream oil into bowl, stopping at the right consistancy and using an additional 1/4 cup in needed..
You can use this for hot pasta, marinating/baking/grilling chicken, pork, or fish. Also good as a spread for sandwiches or wraps. When storing keep a piece of plastic wrap touching the surface and then cover with plastic lid. It will last for about 2 weeks in the fridge. If you want you can freeze ice cubes of it as well for popping into other recipes.
This recipe makes 16 -1 oz (or 2 Tbsp) servings.
Number of Servings: 16
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THAMESARINO.
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 118.4
- Total Fat: 12.4 g
- Cholesterol: 1.2 mg
- Sodium: 175.0 mg
- Total Carbs: 1.1 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.6 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
Member Reviews
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BOOBEAR400
I made this recipe today an it tasted awful and bitter.. Maybe it was the EVOO..I read somewhere that EVOO can give pesto a bitter taste..Maybe next time I will try this recipe with regular olive oil.. I will probably try toasting the almonds maybe not toasting them could have been the culprit. - 7/21/15