Almond Pesto
Almond Pesto is an easy variation on the Classic Italian Pesto sauce. It comes in handy in mindful ways. It is one of the best pantry staples.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time10 minutes mins
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Standard 1 cup measures 240 ml
- 2 cups Basil Leaves
- ⅓ cup Almond
- ⅓ cup Olive oil
- ½ tsp Salt
- 3 tbsp Parmesan
- 3 clove Garlic
Add the Almonds to a pan and toast for 3-4 mins or until they are fragrant. Switch off and let it cool down.
In a blender add the cleaned Italian Basil Leaves.
Next add the toasted Almonds, Garlic, Salt, and grated Parmesan.
Blend to a coarse paste and then add the love oil.
Once again blend into a creamy sauce. Pesto Sauce is now ready.
- Never use the oil first before grinding. Always use after pulsing the ingredients. Scrap the edges of the blender and add oil as needed.
- Use good quality extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). It makes a lot of difference in the taste and flavor.
- Never grind the pesto to a puree consistency. It should be a coarse paste. Use a food processor for the best results.
- If using a blender use the pulse option to bring the pesto to the desired consistency.
- Traditionally Pesto sauce is made in the Mortar and Pestle in Italy.
- Replace Parmesan with Nutritional yeast for a vegan Almond Pesto.
- You may use pine nuts in place of Almond for the traditional Pesto sauce recipe.
- Toasting and adding the Almonds definitely makes a difference rather than adding raw almonds. So I recommend adding toasted almonds.
- Always use fresh Basil leaves. You can also use Spinach or Mint along with the basil leaves.
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 846kcal | Carbohydrates: 11.6g | Protein: 14.5g | Fat: 87.5g | Saturated Fat: 13.4g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 1421mg | Potassium: 425mg | Fiber: 4.9g | Sugar: 1.6g | Calcium: 375mg | Iron: 3mg