Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

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.

Brief

Prep 5 mins

Total: 5 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds

Ingredients

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

Bechamel Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information

Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 226.4

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.4g 13%

Carbohydrates: 3g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1.4g 6%

Sugars: 0.6g

Fat: 21.5g 33%

Saturated Fat: 4g 20%

Cholesterol: 8.8mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 1154.1IU 23%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.8mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 4mg 7%

Folate: 17.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 171.5mg 17%

Iron: 1.2mg 6%

Magnesium: 41.8mg 15%

Potassium: 142.1mg 4%

Sodium: 154mg 6%

Calories From Fat: 193.4

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.