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Easy Pesto

Cost $3.5, save $8

Source: Recommended by CookPal

  • 12 Min
  • 6 Servings
  • $3.5

INGREDIENTS

  • Nuts & Seeds

    • 🌰 ÂĽ cup almonds

  • Vegetables & Herbs

    • 🧄 3 cloves garlic
    • 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves

  • Oils

    • ½ cup olive oil

  • Spices

    • 1 pinch ground nutmeg
    • 🧂 Salt and pepper to taste

STEPS

1

Preheat oven to 450 degrees F (230 degrees C). Place almonds on a cookie sheet, and bake for 10 minutes, or until lightly toasted.

2

In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

199

Calories

  • 2g
    Protein
  • 2g
    Carbs
  • 21g
    Fats

đź’ˇ Tips

Toast the almonds evenly to enhance their natural flavors.Use high-quality olive oil for a more robust taste.Adjust the quantity of garlic based on preference for spiciness.Store leftovers in the refrigerator with a layer of olive oil on top to prevent oxidation.

⚠️ Precautions

This recipe is for inspiration only. The specific use needs to beadjusted according to individual differences.