Easy Almond Scallion 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

PESTO



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Get Ina Garten's easy Pesto recipe, featuring walnuts, pine nuts and basil, from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network. It's perfect with pasta or in sandwiches.

Provided by Ina Garten

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup pignolis (pine nuts)
3 tablespoons chopped garlic (9 cloves)
5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

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

EASY PESTO



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Blend together pine nuts or cashews, basil, parmesan, garlic and olive oil to make your own pesto. It's perfect for pizzas, pasta and sandwiches

Provided by Paul Ainsworth

Categories     Condiment

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 5

50g pine nuts or cashews
large bunch of basil, leaves picked
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
1 garlic clove, chopped
100ml olive oil

Steps:

  • Toast the nuts in a pan over a low heat. Tip into a mini chopper with the remaining ingredients, or use a large pestle and mortar, then blitz or pound into a rough sauce. Will keep for three days in the fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 188 calories, Fat 19 grams fat, SaturatedFat 3 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 1 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 0.3 grams sugar, Fiber 0.2 grams fiber, Protein 4 grams protein, Sodium 1 milligram of sodium

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