Roasted Almond Parmesan Pesto Recipe

Elevate your meals with this vibrant Roasted Almond Parmesan Pesto! Inspired by a New Zealand 'Dish' magazine recipe, this nutty and savory pesto is incredibly versatile. Perfect for drizzling over grilled vegetables, salmon, fish, chicken, or tossed with bitter greens like witlof and radicchio. This quick and easy recipe takes just 10 minutes to make, delivering big flavor with minimal effort. Get ready to impress!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 958 kcal
Protein 54g
Rating 4.7 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Roasted Almond Parmesan Pesto

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How to Make Roasted Almond Parmesan Pesto

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread 1 cup of whole almonds on a baking sheet and roast for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden brown. Let cool completely.
  2. Once cooled, add the roasted almonds (1 cup), 2 cloves of garlic, ½ cup grated parmesan cheese, and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped but still slightly chunky.
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together ¼ cup apple juice and ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil.
  4. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the apple juice and olive oil mixture until a thick, creamy pesto forms.
  5. Season generously with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste. Adjust consistency with more olive oil if needed.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

36 g

Sugar

49g

Fat

87g

Carbs

8g