Almond Basil Pesto Food

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ALMOND PESTO



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If you're a fan of pesto you have to try this easy Almond Pesto! It takes just minutes to make with a handful of ingredients. Plus it can be used in so many ways as a sauce, dip and spread. This pesto recipe without pine nuts is definitely a keeper.

Provided by Joanna

Categories     Ingredient     Side Dish

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 8

¼ cup Whole Almonds
1 clove Garlic
3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
½ cup Grated Parmesan or Vegetarian Alternative
½ tsp Sea Salt
½ cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Black Pepper
dash Water (optional)

Steps:

  • Place the almonds and garlic into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until everything is ground into small pieces.
  • Add the basil leaves, cheese and salt and pulse again, until everything is finely minced. Be careful not to over process and make the sauce too smooth.
  • With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil.
  • Taste and season again if needed. If you like a runnier pesto add a dash or two of water and stir again.
  • Serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 349 kcal, Carbohydrate 3 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 35 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 11 mg, Sodium 483 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALMOND PESTO



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This easy Almond Pesto is a nice way to change it up from traditional pesto. It uses just 5 ingredients, is ready in 5 minutes and pairs perfectly with pasta, meatballs or vegetables!

Provided by Erin

Categories     sides

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/2 cup raw almonds
2 garlic cloves
1 cup spinach
1 1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
water as needed

Steps:

  • Add almonds, garlic, spinach, basil, and salt to your food processor and pulse for 10 seconds.
  • With the motor still running, pour the olive oil in through the top. If mixture gets stuck add 1-2 tbsp of water.
  • Store pesto in a jar in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, or place it in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

ALMOND BASIL AND TOMATO PESTO



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Basil pesto is made with toasted almonds and topped with fresh tomatoes.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup lightly toasted almonds
3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Steps:

  • Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly stream in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and top with the tomatoes.

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS



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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.

Provided by SAS4U

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

EASY PESTO



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This is the easiest pesto recipe, using easy to find ingredients. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.

Provided by Rebecca Jane Thompson

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 12m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 6

¼ cup almonds
3 cloves garlic
1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup olive oil
1 pinch ground nutmeg
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.
  • In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 198.8 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Fat 21.1 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 388.7 mg, Sugar 0.4 g

PENNE WITH ALMOND PESTO AND GREEN BEANS



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Provided by Julia Turshen

Categories     Pasta     Vegetarian     Kid-Friendly     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Parmesan     Basil     Almond     Green Bean     Spring     Summer     Healthy     Low Cholesterol     Sugar Conscious     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher     Small Plates

Yield Serves 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 garlic clove, coarsely chopped
2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped toasted almonds, divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste
3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound penne
8 ounces green beans (about 2 cups), trimmed, thinly sliced on a bias
1/4 cup grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Pulse garlic, basil, 1/2 cup almonds, and 1 tsp. salt in a food processor until combined. With the motor running, slowly add oil and pulse again until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl.
  • Cook penne in a large pot of boiling salted water, stirring occasionally, and add green beans 30 seconds before pasta is al dente. Drain pasta and green beans, reserving 1 cup pasta cooking liquid, and add to pesto. Stir vigorously and add pasta cooking liquid as needed to fully coat. Season with salt.
  • Transfer pasta mixture to a serving bowl or platter and top with Parmesan and remaining 2 Tbsp. almonds. Serve immediately or at room temperature.

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