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Sweet basil pesto

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Ingredients for 1 servings:

  • 25 g almonds, chopped
  • 25 g basil
  • 2 tbsp agave syrup, more to taste
  • ½ lemon(s), juice – possibly also zest
  • 2 tbsp almond oil, possibly more
  • pinch(s) of salt

Instructions

Working time approx. 15 minutes; Total time approx. 15 minutes

Lightly toast the almonds in a pan, then let cool. In a tall bowl, combine the almonds and basil with the agave syrup, almond oil, and lemon juice using a hand blender. Season to taste with a pinch of salt and more agave juice if desired. Adjust the consistency with a little more almond oil if necessary. Blend thoroughly again until a smooth pesto forms. This pesto tastes great as a special addition to fruity desserts. Simply place a small dollop on a dessert plate. The specified amount of ingredients yields approximately one 80 ml jar of pesto, depending on the amount of agave syrup and almond oil used.

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Written by John Myers

Professional Chef with 29 years of industry experience at the highest levels. Restaurant owner. Beverage Director with experience creating world-class nationally recognized cocktail programs. Food writer with a distinctive Chef-driven voice and point of view.

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