Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 11 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Bread | 1 slice (30g) white | 79 |
| Onion | 1 medium (110g) | 44 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Almond | 1 almond (1.2g) | 7 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Parsley | 1 tbsp chopped fresh (3.8g) | 1 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup whole almonds, blanched
- 1 large clove garlic
- ¼ teaspoon finely chopped lemon rind
- ¼ cup Italian parsley leaves
- ¾ cup basil leaves
- salt and pepper
- ½ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
- 12 to 16 small brown onions, 2 to 2½ inches in diameter
- ¼ cup fresh bread crumbs
Directions
Place the almonds on a nonstick baking sheet and roast 12 minutes, until golden.
Coarsely grind the almonds in a food processor.
Add the garlic, lemon rind, parsley, basil and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
Process until the herbs are chopped fine and the mixture is well-blended.
Add one-half cup olive oil and the Parmesan.
Process until smooth.
Set aside.
In a large bowl, toss the onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Place in a shallow roasting pan.
Roast in a 350°F oven, turning after about 15 minutes.
Roast for 30 to 40 minutes total, until semi-soft.
Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saute pan and add the bread crumbs.
Cook over low heat until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
When the onions are done, remove them from the oven and slice them in half (do not peel).
Place on a serving platter and spoon 1 to 1½ teaspoons of pesto onto each half.
Sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs.
Serve at room temperature.