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Basil Almond Pesto.
Prep Time
5
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
Author
www.monicaswanson.com
Ingredients
2
cups
packed fresh basil leaves
3-4
cloves
garlic.
to taste, minced or chopped
1/2
cup
almonds
1/2
cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1
Tbsp.
lemon juice
1/2 to 2/3
cup
olive oil
Salt and pepper
to taste
Instructions
Combine the basil leaves, garlic, and almonds and parmesan cheese in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
With the food processor running on low-medium, add the lemon juice and the olive oil until it forms a smooth consistency.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Toss with pasta, spread on warm bread, or eat by the spoonful. :) ENJOY!