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Basil-Pesto Almonds

Packed with homemade pesto, mozzarella, sun dried tomatoes and pine nuts, it's a total explosion of flavours!

Recipe Summary Basil-Pesto Almonds

Mediterranean-inspired flavors of basil and Parmesan cheese add savory zest to these easy seasoned almonds.

Ingredients | Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Nz

2 egg whites

¼ cup packed whole basil leaves

2 cups whole natural almonds

¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon garlic powder

Directions

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Combine the egg whites and basil in a blender; process on low speed until mixture is pureed. Toss egg white mixture with the almonds. Drain in a colander. Stir together cheese, salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add drained almonds and toss to coat.

Place almonds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Created by: Almond Board of California

Info | Basil Pesto Pasta Salad Nz

Servings: 8 Yield: 8 servings

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