Almond Butter Pesto

Almond Butter Pesto

This pesto uses almond butter instead of pine nuts and it's a great hack to have up your sleeve when you fancy a quick dinner.

Ingredients

  • 50g parmesan or vegetarian hard cheese
  • 3 tbsp Smooth Almond Butter
  • 1 garlic clove, roughy chopped
  • 80g basil leaves
  • 75ml olive oil
  • Sea Salt 
  • Black Pepper

Method

  1. In a blender or food processor blitz the Parmesan, garlic and basil with some salt and pepper until a paste is formed.
  2. Add nut butter and pulse until combined.
  3. Gradually blitz in the olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture turns into a rough paste.
  4. Store in an airtight container or immediately serve swirled through your dinner, this is delicious with pasta, roasted veggies or a salad!