Ingredients
- 1 bunch basil, fresh
- 1/2 cup almonds, raw, preferably slices for garnish
- 4 cloves garlic
- 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 2 tbsp lemon juice, fresh
- 1/4 tspn salt
- 1 sprig mint, fresh (optional)
- 2 tbsp olive oil, (optional)
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender, leaving a few almond slices for garnish. Olive oil may also be added.
- Grind ingredients at a low speed, adding little water to produce the desired level of smoothness. Be sure to leave some texture.
- Garnish with remaining almond slices and mint.
Notes
See http://www.healthyalyona.com/recipes/vegan-basil-almond-pesto/ for details
Nutrition
Calories: 119kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0.002gSodium: 17mgPotassium: 130mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 78IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 39mgIron: 1mg