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October 12, 2016
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Almond Aioli Recipe with Fresh Basil

This tasty Almond Aioli recipe with Fresh Basil is fabulous as a dip, or blended smooth as a sandwich spread. It’s an easy and delicious recipe that’s a little surprising too! California nuts are incredibly versatile, and this recipe proves it.

Basil Almond Aioli

Just when I thought I knew every method to use California almonds in the kitchen, I’m proven wrong!  

Basil Almond Aioli

I am a Lover of all sauces. But this Almond Aioli recipe is a fave.

Anything to smother, dip, or submerse my food in, I’m game. I’ve been known to dip a leftover baked potato right into a tangy horseradish dip. Cold. As I’ve got the fridge open.  

Maybe that’s going a bit too far? Maybe not…

Basil Almond Aioli

Well, this aioli takes all the guilt out of dipping your favorite chip or cracker into this incredible, tangy dip. Instead of high calorie, high fat mayonnaise, we use fresh California Almonds!  

How cool is that?

The addition of garlic and lemon adds a great flavor profile too! It took me all of about 5 minutes to whip it up in the food processor so this would be a quick dish to serve friends that come over last minute, or even on a rushed week night meal at home.   

What’s more is this dip isn’t just for chips and crackers! Try it with some in-season California sliced radish, mushroom or carrots. Psst, I got the radish and mushroom at Wal-Mart… THANK YOU WAL-MART FOR COMMITTING TO CALIFORNIA GROWN!

Slivered almonds

You might be asking why I used these slivered almonds from Diamond? One reason is they already have their skins removed and are broken down in size, which helps with the processing. Secondly, they are easy to toast if you prefer to toast them prior to making the aioli. I don’t think it makes a huge difference, but if you prefer a nuttier taste, you could put them in a 350 degree F (180 C) oven for about 10 minutes before you process them.  

I used the basil leaves from my garden, but you can purchase fresh, California basil at any store.

The Basil in this Almond Aioli is Fabulous!

Basil Almond Aioli

Dipping a Cracker in Basil Almond Aioli

So, get out your crackers and dip away…

Dunking Radish Slice in Basil Almond Aioli

Or if you are so inclined, dunk your radish slice!

Whichever you choose, I’m SURE you will love it.  

Try Le Grand Aioli Recipe by Spencer Huey too!

This Green Garlic Aioli recipe highlights the spring California garlic crop.

Le Grand Aioli recipe shown with seasonal vegetables

Make this Easy Homemade Mayo next!

This homemade mayonnaise by our friend Teri Turner of nocrumbsleft is next-level easy and delicious. Stir in a bit of fresh garlic if you’re into that kind of thing, or just go with it as-is. Your salad, your sandwiches, and everything else – will be better for it. 

no crumbs left homemade mayonnaise recipe

Here is the almond aioli recipe for ya!

Basil Almond Aioli recipe in a bowl

Almond Aioli Recipe with Fresh Basil

Susan the CA Grown Mom
This tasty Almond Aioli with Fresh Basil is fabulous as a dip, or blended smooth as a sandwich spread. It's an easy and delicious recipe that's a little surprising too! California nuts are incredibly versatile, and this recipe proves it.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Dressing, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 452 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
 
 

  • 8 ounces slivered almonds
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
  • juice of 1/2 lemon about 2 TBSP
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 cup water
  • salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Add all the ingredients into a food processor except for the water. Process on high, making sure to scrape the bowl down after a few seconds until the ingredients have come together.
  • Add the water, a 3 TBSP at a time, as the processor is running. Continue with water until smooth or desired consistency is reached. Add additional salt if needed.

Notes

Refrigerate for up to 4 days

Nutrition

Calories: 452kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 12gFat: 42gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gMonounsaturated Fat: 28gTrans Fat: 0.01gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 434mgFiber: 7gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 159IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 164mgIron: 2mg
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