Bold & Breezy Sicilian Pesto Swirl
Bold & Breezy Sicilian Pesto Swirl is a fresh, vibrant no-cook sauce bursting with basil, sweet cherry tomatoes, zesty mint, and creamy almonds, perfect for pasta, toast, or dips.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1½ cups
- Category: Sauce
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Sicilian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
½ cup blanched almonds (slivered or whole)
1 garlic clove (more if desired)
⅔ cup Pecorino Romano and/or Parmigiano Reggiano cheese (50/50 mix)
⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
Pinch of chili flakes or small fresh chili (optional)
¼ cup fresh basil, packed
¼ cup fresh mint, packed
1 pint cherry tomatoes (about 3 cups)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Pulse almonds and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped.
- Add cheese, basil, mint, and cherry tomatoes; blend until roughly combined.
- With processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in chili flakes if using; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately tossed with pasta, spread on toast, or as a dip.
Notes
Add pasta water to thin when serving with noodles.
Substitute almonds with pistachios or walnuts for different flavor.
Use basil and arugula for a peppery twist.
Spread on pizza crust or mix into scrambled eggs for variety.
Store leftovers in airtight container in fridge up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
