Smoky Almond-Parsley Pesto

Health Staff
Updated
Do you have leftover pesto? Spread it on sandwiches or toss with whole-grain pasta.

Yields: Yield: About 1 cup (serving size: 2 tbsp.)

Prep Time time: 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/2 smoked almonds

  • 1 clove garlic, smashed

  • 1 lightly packed flat-leaf parsley

  • 1/2 plus 2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil

  • 2 freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • Freshly ground black pepper

Nutrition

calories 221

fat 23g

saturated fat 3g

monounsaturated fat 0.0g

polyunsaturated fat 0.0g

protein 3g

carbohydrate 3g

fiber 1g

cholesterol 1mg

iron 1mg

sodium 62mg

calcium 44mg

Directions

  1. In a food processor, pulse almonds, garlic and parsley until finely chopped. With machine running, add oil and puree until smooth, scraping down sides of bowl as necessary. Add cheese and pulse to combine. Season with pepper. Serve with shrimp.