Basil Almond Pesto

Name: Basil Almond Pesto
Total time: 1200 s
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup Basil; 1/2 cup Toasted Almonds; 4 clove Garlic; 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil; 1/4 Salt; 1/4 Pepper; 1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Sab and Pris Borges @cook_3932732

Love this simple recipe. Delicious, full of flavor, and can add any spices or other herbs.

Sab and Pris Borges @cook_3932732

Love this simple recipe. Delicious, full of flavor, and can add any spices or other herbs.

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Ingredients

20 mins

6 servings

2 cupBasil
1/2 cupToasted Almonds
4 cloveGarlic
3/4 cupExtra Virgin Olive Oil
1/4Salt
1/4Pepper
1/4 cupParmesan Cheese (optional)

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Steps

20 mins

1

If almonds have skins, blanch almonds in boiling water for a minute or 2
2

Once almonds are blanched, strain them, let them cool for a couple of seconds. To take skins off, just pinch the almonds and the skins will slide off.
3

Let the raw almonds completely dry
4

Heat a non-stick small-medium pan. Cut the almonds in slivers and add to pan to toast.
5

Once the almonds are toasted, add them to blender, along with basil and garlic cloves.
6

Blend and add olive oil gradually. Add salt and pepper to taste.
7

Optional: add Parmesan cheese for creamier texture and added flavor.