Easy Basil Pesto With Almonds Recipes

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BASIL ALMOND PESTO RECIPE



Basil Almond Pesto Recipe image

Make your own delicious pesto at home using fresh basil and almonds. The perfect compliment to your favorite protein, pasta or vegetable recipes!

Provided by Jenn

Categories     Appetizer

Time 10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/3 cup Olive Oil
1/4 cup Almonds, Slivered or raw; skins is fine
1 large Garlic Clove, Peeled
1/4 cup Parmesan Cheese, Grated
1 Tbsp Fresh Lemon Juice
1/4 tsp Salt
1/4 tsp Pepper
2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Removed from stem, rinsed and dried

Steps:

  • In a food processor, add all of the ingredients, except basil.
  • Blend/puree well until almonds are almost a paste. About 1 minute.
  • Add the basil leaves and pulse until they are all incorporated.
  • Scrape into a small jar and it's ready to eat!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Carbohydrate 2 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 4 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 15 grams fat, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 2 grams protein, SaturatedFat 2 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1 grams, Sodium 173 milligrams sodium, Sugar 0 grams sugar, TransFat 0 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams unsaturated fat

BASIL-PESTO ALMONDS



Basil-Pesto Almonds image

Mediterranean-inspired flavors of basil and Parmesan cheese add savory zest to these easy seasoned almonds.

Provided by Almond Board

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Almond Board

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 egg whites
¼ cup packed whole basil leaves
2 cups whole natural almonds
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the egg whites and basil in a blender; process on low speed until mixture is pureed. Toss egg white mixture with the almonds. Drain in a colander. Stir together cheese, salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add drained almonds and toss to coat.
  • Place almonds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220.9 calories, Carbohydrate 7.3 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 18.7 g, Fiber 4.2 g, Protein 9.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 343.2 mg, Sugar 1.8 g

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS



Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds image

Save some money using garden-grown basil and almonds in place of pricey pine nuts. This recipe is easy, fast, and very tasty. Summer on a plate! Serve over warm pasta with a side salad and a nice loaf of bread. I also spread this on toast. If you have left over, put in a small jar and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by SAS4U

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whole raw almonds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

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