DESCRIPTION OF ALMOND BLISS BASIL PESTO
Our ‘Almond Bliss Basil Pesto’ is a delightful alternative to traditional pine nut pesto. Rich with the fresh, aromatic flavour of basil and the nutty essence of dry-roasted almonds, this pesto offers a creamy texture enhanced by parmesan cheese. A touch of lemon juice brings a bright zest, making this sauce a perfect complement to pasta, sandwiches or as a flavorful drizzle over grilled vegetables.
RECIPE CATEGORY
- Appetisers
SERVING SIZE
- Serves 8
CUISINE
- Italian
PREPARATION/TECHNIQUES
- No-Cook
OCCASION/HOLIDAY
- Any Occasion, Party, Summer Gatherings
SPECIAL CONSIDERATION/DIETARY CONCERNS
- Healthy, Low Cholesterol, Vegetarian, Low Sodium, Quick & Easy
DISH TYPE
- Condiment / Spread
INGREDIENTS FOR ALMOND BLISS BASIL PESTO
- Basil leaves, loosely packed: 2 cups
- Dry-roasted, unsalted almonds: 3 Tbsp
- Garlic cloves: 3
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 1/3 cup
- Lemon juice: 2 Tbsp
- Salt: 1/4 tsp
- Olive oil: 1/3 cup
- Crushed red chilli flakes (optional): Pinch
FULL NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION
- Calories per serving: 135
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Cholesterol: 4mg
- Sodium: 150mg
PREPARATION FOR ALMOND BLISS BASIL PESTO
- Place basil, almonds, and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add the parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and red chilli flakes. Pulse a few more times.
- Slowly pour in the olive oil while the processor is running until a smooth paste forms.
- Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt or lemon juice if needed.
PREP TIME
- 10 minutes
COOKING TIME
- 0 minutes (No cook)
TIPS FOR ALMOND BLISS BASIL PESTO
- For a creamier texture, add more olive oil or a splash of water to adjust the consistency.
- If the pesto is too thick, you can thin it out with additional lemon juice or olive oil for a more pourable sauce.
VARIATIONS
- Nut-Free: Substitute almonds with sunflower seeds or pumpkin seeds.
- Cheese-Free: Use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan to make it vegan.
- Spice it up: Add more red chilli flakes for a spicier kick.
PREPPING AND STORAGE FOR ALMOND BLISS BASIL PESTO
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Freeze in ice cube trays for long-term storage and easy portioning. Thaw as needed for quick use.