This is the easiest pesto recipe, using easy to find ingredients. It can be prepared in 2 minutes after you toast the almonds.
Ingredients
- 0.25 cups almonds
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1.5 cups fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups olive oil
- 1 pinch ground nutmeg
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
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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.
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2
In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, olive oil, nutmeg, salt and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.
Nutrition Facts
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