Vegetarian

Almond Basil Pesto takes several minutes to prepare.

Almond Basil Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Almond Basil Pesto makes 16 servings.

The ingredients for Almond Basil Pesto are:

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, toasted
3 Cloves Garlic, roughly chopped
1/4 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1/2-3/4 Cup of Olive Oil
1/2- 1 Tsp Salt

Here is how you make Almond Basil Pesto:

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: 16Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user THAMESARINO.

The nutritional information for Almond Basil Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 16
• 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