Best 5 Almond Taragon Pesto Recipes

If you're looking for a vibrant and flavorful sauce to elevate your culinary creations, look no further than almond tarragon pesto. This delectable sauce combines the nutty richness of almonds, the aromatic freshness of tarragon, and the sharp pungency of garlic, resulting in a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. With its vibrant green color and versatility, almond taragon pesto can transform any dish from ordinary to extraordinary, whether you're using it as a flavorful marinade, a zesty dressing, or a savory spread.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

TARRAGON PESTO

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The French flavor of tarragon inspires this pesto, which is wonderful stirred into a simple fish or chicken soup and brings a je ne sais quoi to chicken salad.

Provided by EatingWell Test Kitchen

Categories Healthy Pesto Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh tarragon leaves, (2 bunches)
1 cup packed flat-leaf parsley leaves, (1-2 bunches)
1/3 cup hazelnuts, toasted and skinned (see Tip)
2 tablespoons water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 small clove garlic, quartered
¼ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a food processor; pulse a few times, then process until fairly smooth, or to the desired consistency, scraping down the sides occasionally.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 83.3 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 3.8 mg, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 77.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

TARRAGON AND WALNUT PESTO

Tarragon and Walnut Pesto image

Provided by Alex Guarnaschelli

Time 10m

Yield 3/4 cup pesto

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh tarragon leaves
4 tablespoons roughly chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon bread crumbs
1/3 cup olive oil
Salt
Freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

Add to a mortar and pestle, the parsley, tarragon, and walnuts. Add the bread crumbs and grind to a paste. Season with salt and pepper and slowly drizzle the olive oil in while stirring. Serve with good crusty bread.

ROASTED SHALLOT AND TARRAGON PESTO

Roasted Shallot and Tarragon Pesto image

Categories Condiment/Spread Sauce Onion Roast Almond Spring Tarragon Shallot Parsley Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

2 large shallots, peeled
2 tablespoons plus 2/3 cup olive oil
3/4 cup (packed) fresh tarragon
2/3 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley
2 tablespoons sliced almonds
2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350��F. Place shallots in small baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish with foil. Bake shallots 30 minutes. Uncover; roast shallots until soft, about 20 minutes longer.
Puree shallots, any oil in dish, and 1/3 cup oil in blender. Add 1/3 cup oil and all remaining ingredients; puree. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.)

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS

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Save some money using garden-grown basil and almonds in place of pricey pine nuts. This recipe is easy, fast, and very tasty. Summer on a plate! Serve over warm pasta with a side salad and a nice loaf of bread. I also spread this on toast. If you have left over, put in a small jar and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by SAS4U

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whole raw almonds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

ALMOND-HERB PESTO

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Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories Food & Cooking Healthy Recipes Gluten-Free Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 chopped garlic clove
1/4 cup toasted slivered almonds
3 packed cups mixed fresh tender-herb leaves (such as mint, basil, tarragon, cilantro, and flat-leaf parsley)
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt

Steps:

Pulse together garlic, almonds, tender-herb leaves, olive oil, and Parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped. Season with salt. Pesto can be stored in refrigerator, with plastic wrap pressed directly onto surface, up to 2 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 157 g, Cholesterol 2 g, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 98 g

Tips:

Fresh ingredients are key. Use the best quality almonds, herbs, and olive oil you can find.
Toast the almonds before using to enhance their flavor.
Use a food processor or blender to make the pesto, but be careful not to over-process it, or it will become bitter.
Taste the pesto as you make it and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week, or frozen for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Almond tarragon pesto is a versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for pasta, sandwiches, wraps, salads, and even as a dip for vegetables. Its unique flavor combination of almonds, tarragon, and lemon makes it a great addition to any meal. So next time you're looking for a quick and easy way to add flavor to your food, give almond tarragon pesto a try!