Stir chopped tomato into this basil pesto for a burst of fresh flavor.
| Level: | Easy |
| Total: | 10 min |
| Active: | 10 min |
| Yield: | about 1 cup |
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup lightly toasted almonds
- 3 cups loosely packed fresh basil
- 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
- Kosher salt
- 1/2 cup coarsely grated Asiago cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup chopped tomatoes
Instructions
- Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Asiago and pulse to combine. With the food processor on, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving Size | 1 of 2 servings |
| Calories | 774 |
| Total Fat | 76 g |
| Saturated Fat | 15 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 3 g |
| Sugar | 2 g |
| Protein | 19 g |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg |
| Sodium | 630 mg |