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North African Mediterranean Pesto

North African Mediterranean Pesto

Ingredients

  • ½ c
    Almonds, toasted
  • 4
    Garlic Cloves
  • 2 T
    Rosemary, minced
  • ½ tsp.
    Paprika
  • 10 ea.
    Sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil
  • 2 tsp.
    Balsamic
  • 2 tsp.
    Agave or turbinado sugar
  • 1½ c
    Basil leaves, lightly packed
  • Celtic or Himalayan salt, to taste
  • Olive oil, as needed
  • Black pepper, to taste

Preparation

Place all ingredients except oil and basil in a food processor and pulse to combine ingredients. Add basil, pulse to combine, and add oil to pulse to desired consistency. Use as a sauce for fish or chicken or as a condiment for sandwiches and sautéed vegetables.

Chef Sunyatta Amen Calabash Tea & Tonic, Washington, D.C. from Food Fanatics Magazine®