Basil Almonds Dip

This vegan basil almonds dip will be a great addition to anything from pasta to sandwiches to roasted or fresh vegetables. Toasted almonds give this pesto a perfect crunch while the freshness of citrus brightens up the flavors. Try spreading it on the toast and adding any vegetables you have in the fridge. It will make a great snack or nutritious addition to your breakfast.

LETTUCE LEAF

Basil Almonds Dip

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Ingredients Method

Ingredients

  

• 4 cups basil
• 1/3 cups almonds
• juice of 1 lemon, about 2 tablespoons
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Method

 

1. Toast almonds in a dry pan for about 5 minutes, tossing frequetly and making sure it doesn't burn.
2. Set aside to cool. 
3. Add basil, nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt and peper to a food processor or a high speed blender.
4. Start pocessing on a medium speed and drizzle in the olive oil in a slow steady stream.
5. Stop the machine when the olive oil is all mixed in, scrape down the sides of the bowl and contitue processing until you reach a desire consistency.
6. Add more olive oil if pesto is too thick.

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