Snowdrop Pesto

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 13

Delightful Snowdrop Pesto Recipe For Your Next Meal

by The Chefin Pesto

Prep

10 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

20 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

278

Sugar

Fat

28g

Snowdrop Pesto is a refreshing twist on the classic Italian sauce. Made with roasted almonds and fresh lemon, this pesto is an ideal topping for vegetables, pasta, or as a dip for crackers and bread. This recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you are short on time but still want to eat something delicious and healthy. The combination of the roasted almonds with the bright, citrusy flavor of the lemon is sure to satisfy your taste buds and leave you wanting more!

Instructions

1.	Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.	Using a large grater, zest the entirety of the lemon into a small bowl.
3.	Squeeze the juice out of the lemon and set aside.
4.	Peel the garlic and roughly chop it.
5.	Place the almonds on a rimmed baking sheet and roast for about 10 minutes, or until lightly golden.
6.	Let the almonds cool, then roughly chop them into 1/4-inch pieces.
7.	Place the cooled almonds and garlic in a food processor and pulse until well combined.
8.	Add the lemon zest and lemon juice to the processor and pulse again until well combined.
9.	Slowly pour in the olive oil as you continue to pulse, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
10.	Season the pesto with salt to taste.

PROS

This pesto recipe is a quick and easy way to add flavor to your meals.

The lemon adds a bright, refreshing taste to the pesto.

It is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta sauce.

CONS

This pesto recipe is high in calories due to the almonds and olive oil.

It has a strong lemon flavor that may not be preferred by everyone.

It can be expensive to purchase the almonds needed for this recipe.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

This Snowdrop Pesto recipe is a healthy alternative to traditional pasta sauce.
Almonds are high in healthy fats and make a great protein source for vegetarians, while olive oil is a healthy source of monounsaturated fats.
Lemons are a great source of vitamin C and potassium.

	1 lemon ( biological )
	1 garlic clove
	1 cup almonds
	olive oil
	salt