Almond Basil and Tomato Pesto

  • Level: Easy
  • Yield: about 1 cup
  • Total: 10 min
  • Active: 10 min
Basil pesto is made with toasted almonds and topped with fresh tomatoes.
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Ingredients

1/3 cup lightly toasted almonds

3 cups lightly packed fresh basil leaves

1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Kosher salt

1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

1/2 cup chopped tomatoes

Directions

  1. Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly stream in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and top with the tomatoes.

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