Aromatic Wild Garlic Pesto with Toasted Almonds
This homemade wild garlic pesto perfectly captures the fresh taste of spring. The toasted almonds provide a wonderful nuttiness and a pleasant texture. It's ideal as a pasta sauce, a spread for bread, or with grilled vegetables.
Preparation
15 min.
Cook / Bake
7 min.
Servings
4
Calories
485 kcal
Ingredients
for 4 servingsAmounts are automatically adjusted.
- 150 gfresh wild garlic(washed and dried)
- 75 galmonds(sliced or slivered)
- 50 gParmesan cheese(freshly grated)Milch
- 150 mlextra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsplemon juice
- 1 Prise(n)salt(to taste)
- 1 Prise(n)black pepper(freshly ground, to taste)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Spread the sliced almonds on a baking sheet and toast them in the preheated oven for about 5-7 minutes, or until lightly golden brown and fragrant. Watch them closely to prevent burning. Let them cool completely.
Wash the wild garlic thoroughly and pat it dry with a clean kitchen towel or use a salad spinner. Roughly chop the wild garlic.
In a food processor, combine the chopped wild garlic, cooled toasted almonds, and grated Parmesan cheese. Pulse a few times until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
With the food processor running on low, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. You might not need all the oil, or you might need a little more, depending on how thick you like your pesto.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and freshly ground black pepper. Pulse a few more times to combine everything. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
Transfer the wild garlic pesto to an airtight jar or container. Pour a thin layer of olive oil over the top to help preserve its freshness and color. Store in the refrigerator.
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Nutrition per serving
Calories
485 kcal
Protein
10 g
Carbohydrates
8 g
Fat
47 g
Fiber
3 g
Recipe on TomTaste: https://tomtaste.com/recipe/aromatic-wild-garlic-pesto-with-toasted-almonds-2