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Almond Pesto

While my almond pesto uses common ingredients, the taste is impeccable, can be used in a variety of ways, and is also dairy free and vegan friendly!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 5 minutes
Servings: 1 cup
Author: Abbie

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds toasted
  • 1 1/2 cups basil
  • 1 1/2 cups parsley
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

  • In a food processor, add almonds and process to roughly chop. Add basil, parsley, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon juice and pulse till well blended.
  • Slowly add oil while motor is running until desired consistency.

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Notes

Notes: Toss with pasta, grains, or vegetables or use as a topping for meat, poultry, fish, soup, or stew.