Purple Basil Pesto

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup whole almond (roasted & salted)
• 4 ounces purple basil (about 4 cups packed, but it's best if you weigh it)
• 3 -6 large garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Recipe

• 1 mix all ingredients except the olive oil in a food processor until thoroughly combined and the consistency you like.
• 2 with the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil through that chute thingie. add more salt to taste if necessary.
• 3 store pesto in the refrigerator for several days or freeze.