The traditional pine nuts in this pesto recipe are replaced by slivered almonds.
Makes 2/3 cup
Prep time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup tightly packed chopped basil leaves
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup slivered almonds
- 2 cloves garlic, chopped
- 1 tbs. freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ tsp. sea salt
- ¼ tsp. freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
Combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process until well blended. For a thinner pesto, add 1 tablespoon water and briefly process again. Taste; you may want to add another squeeze of lemon juice or pinch of salt. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up
to five days.
Tip: These sauces go well with veggies of all kinds, as well as grains, beans, and grilled or roasted meats and fish. They can also serve as a flavorful topper for soups.
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