Name: Basil-Pesto Almonds
Ingredients: 2 egg whites; 0.25 cup packed whole basil leaves; 2 cups whole natural almonds; 0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon salt; 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Ingredients

2 egg whites
0.25 cup packed whole basil leaves
2 cups whole natural almonds
0.25 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1 teaspoon salt
0.5 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps

Preheat the oven to 225 degrees F (107 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside.
Place egg whites and basil in a blender; blend on low speed until smooth. Transfer basil mixture to a bowl; add almonds and toss to coat. Drain in a colander.
Combine Parmesan cheese, salt, and garlic powder in a bowl; add drained almonds and toss to coat. Spread almonds in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour, stirring every 15 minutes. Cool completely. Store in an airtight container.