Hello everybody, I hope you’re having an incredible day today. Today, we’re going to prepare a distinctive dish, basil almond pesto. One of my favorites. For mine, I’m gonna make it a little bit unique. This is gonna smell and look delicious.

Basil Almond Pesto is one of the most favored of current trending foods in the world. It’s easy, it is quick, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They’re fine and they look fantastic. Basil Almond Pesto is something which I’ve loved my whole life.

To begin with this particular recipe, we must prepare a few ingredients. You can cook basil almond pesto using 7 ingredients and 7 steps. Here is how you cook it.

The ingredients needed to make Basil Almond Pesto:

1. Get Basil
2. Take Toasted Almonds
3. Make ready Garlic
4. Get Extra Virgin Olive Oil
5. Take Salt
6. Take Pepper
7. Prepare Parmesan Cheese (optional)

Steps to make Basil Almond Pesto:

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.

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