Basil Pesto Party Almonds
These basil and Parmesan roasted almonds make a delightful and flavorful snack that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of fresh basil, garlic, and Parmesan cheese adds a burst of savory goodness to the crunchy almonds. Enjoy these addictive treats on their own or serve them at your next gathering for a tasty and unique snack option.
— Constant Cookbook
Ingredients
- 2 egg whites
- ¼ cup packed whole basil leaves
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 2 cups whole, unsalted almonds
- ¼ cup finely grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 225 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a blender, combine the egg whites, basil leaves, salt, garlic powder and red pepper flakes. Process on low speed until mixture is pureed. In a small mixing bowl, toss the basil egg white mixture with the almonds until well combined. Let the almonds soak up some of the excess moisture for a few minutes. Stir in the Parmesan. Use a large mixing spoon to transfer the almonds to the prepared pan, leaving any excess basil mixture in the bowl.
- Spread almonds in a single layer on the baking sheet. Bake for 30 minutes or longer, stirring every 15 minutes, until the basil mixture is dried and the almonds are sufficiently crunchy. Let the almonds cool completely, then store in an air-tight container. Mine are in a freezer-safe bag in the freezer for my next girls’ night.
Cook Time
30M
Prep Time
PT10M
Yield
2 cups
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 226 calories
- Sugar Content: 1.6 g
- Sodium Content: 281.1 mg
- Fat Content: 18.8 g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.9 g
- Trans Fat Content: 0 g
- Carbohydrate Content: 8 g
- Fiber Content: 4.5 g
- Protein Content: 9.8 g
- Cholesterol Content: 2.4 mg
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