Recipe: Perfect Basil Almond Pesto

Basil Almond Pesto.

You can cook Basil Almond Pesto using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

Ingredients of Basil Almond Pesto

1. You need 2 cup of Basil.
2. You need 1/2 cup of Toasted Almonds.
3. You need 4 clove of Garlic.
4. It's 3/4 cup of Extra Virgin Olive Oil.
5. You need 1/4 of Salt.
6. It's 1/4 of Pepper.
7. Prepare 1/4 cup of Parmesan Cheese (optional).

Basil Almond Pesto step by step

1. If almonds have skins, blanch almonds in boiling water for a minute or 2.
2. Once almonds are blanched, strain them, let them cool for a couple of seconds. To take skins off, just pinch the almonds and the skins will slide off..
3. Let the raw almonds completely dry.
4. Heat a non-stick small-medium pan. Cut the almonds in slivers and add to pan to toast..
5. Once the almonds are toasted, add them to blender, along with basil and garlic cloves..
6. Blend and add olive oil gradually. Add salt and pepper to taste..
7. Optional: add Parmesan cheese for creamier texture and added flavor..