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Almond Pesto Sauce or Dip
3.7 from 99 votes

Almond Pesto Sauce or Dip

This Almond Pesto Sauce or Dip blends soaked almonds with fresh basil, garlic, lemon juice, and flavorful seasonings to produce a creamy, thick sauce suitable for dipping or drizzling. The use of nutritional yeast adds a savory note, and adjusting the water amount lets you tailor thickness. It provides a nutty, herbaceous spread with tangy citrus and umami accents, versatile for many serving options.

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8
Calories: 117 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup almonds
  • ¾ cup water
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • 2 Tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • ⅓ cup basil fresh
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 3 Tablespoons nutritional yeast
  • 1 Tablespoon Bragg's liquid aminos

Instructions

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  1. Add all ingredients to a high powered blender or food processor and process/blend until smooth.
  2. Note that almonds are a hard nut so it takes a around 1-2 minutes of blending for the mixture to thin out and become the consistency of a dip/sauce.
  3. For a thinner sauce, just add more water, 1 Tablespoon at a time until the consistency is how you like it.

Nutrition Information

Serving 2Tablespoons Calories 117kcal (6%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 5g (10%) Fat 9g (14%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g (12%) Monounsaturated Fat 6g (30%) Trans Fat 0.003g (0%) Sodium 2mg (0%) Potassium 202mg (4%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 53IU (1%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 52mg (5%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 117

% Daily Value*

Serving 2Tablespoons
Calories 117kcal 6%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 5g 10%
Fat 9g 14%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Monounsaturated Fat 6g 30%
Trans Fat 0.003g 0%
Sodium 2mg 0%
Potassium 202mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 53IU 1%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 52mg 5%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.