Description
This fresh basil and almond pesto is a vibrant, creamy, and aromatic homemade sauce made with fresh basil leaves, toasted almonds, garlic, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for pasta, toast, vegetables, or dips, it brings a rich, nutty, and herbaceous flavor to any dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup almonds
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Toast almonds lightly in a dry pan.
- Add basil, almonds, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending.
- Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Blend briefly until combined.
- Taste and adjust seasoning.
- Serve immediately or store in a jar.
Notes
Store in an airtight jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top. Substitute almonds with walnuts or cashews. Freeze in small portions for later use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 8mg