Almond Pesto with Lemon

Name: Almond Pesto with Lemon
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: ¼ cup slivered almonds; 2 cloves garlic (peeled and trimmed); 2 ounce chunk of Parmesan cheese (about ¼ cup, grated); 2 cups basil leaves, packed (remove stems); 1 lemon (juice and zest); ½ teaspoon kosher salt; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

Prep:20min

Bright, fresh, and ready in minutes! This almond pesto has a bright, lemony kick, and brings zesty Mediterranean flavor to pasta, fish, veggies, and more. Made in your food processor or blender, it's easy enough for weeknights and freezes well too.

Updated at: Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:40:42 GMT