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Basil Pesto Almonds

Difficulty

Easy

Ingredients
  • 2 egg whites
  • 10g packed whole basil leaves
  • 400g whole natural almonds
  • 25g freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 110_C/Gas Mark _ / 225çF.
  2. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
  3. Combine the egg whites and basil in a blender; process on low speed until mixture is pureed.
  4. Toss egg white mixture with the almonds. Drain in a colander.
  5. Stir together cheese, salt and garlic powder in a medium bowl. Add drained almonds and toss to coat.
  6. Place almonds in a single layer on prepared baking sheet. Bake for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes.
  7. Cool completely and store in an airtight container.
Nutritional Info
Per Serving
NAME AMOUNT
Calories 220
Fat 19g
Sat Fat 2g
Mono Fat 12g
Poly Fat 4g
Protein 9g
Carb 7g
Fiber 4g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 350mg
Calcium 120mg
Potassium 282mg
Vitamin E 9.2mg
Did you know?

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