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.

Submitted by Rebecca Jane Thompson

Updated on July 14, 2022

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Prep Time:

2 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

12 mins

Servings:

6

Yield:

6 servings

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Ingredients

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

Directions

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 (per serving)

199	Calories
21g	Fat
2g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 199
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 21g	27%
Saturated Fat 3g	14%
Sodium 389mg	17%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g	3%
Vitamin C 2mg	3%
Calcium 37mg	3%
Iron 1mg	4%
Potassium 81mg	2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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