Recipe Details
Ingredients
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2cupsfresh basil leaves
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½cupParmesan cheese
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¼cupwhole raw almonds
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¼cupextra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
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1clovegarlic, peeled
Cooking Directions
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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.
Tips
You can use roasted garlic in place of raw.
If you’d like roasted almond pesto, toast the almonds at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C) for about 10 minutes before following the recipe.
Nutrition Facts
| Full Nutrition Label | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe4 | |
| Calories226 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 22g |
28% |
| Saturated Fat 4g |
20% |
| Cholesterol 9mg |
3% |
| Sodium 154mg |
7% |
| Total Carbohydrate 3g |
1% |
| Dietary Fiber 1g |
5% |
| Total Sugars 1g |
|
| Protein 6g |
13% |
| Vitamin C 4mg |
4% |
| Calcium 172mg |
13% |
| Iron 1mg |
7% |
| Potassium 142mg |
3% |
* 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.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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