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Roasted-Fennel Pesto With Fennel Fronds, Toasted Almonds, and Garlic Recipe

Roasted-Fennel Pesto With Fennel Fronds, Toasted Almonds, and Garlic Recipe
  • Category

    Pesto

  • Cusine

    American

Ingredients

1 cup chopped fennel bulb from one medium bulb

1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling

1/2 cup skinned slivered almonds

3/4 cup loosely packed fennel fronds

2 medium cloves garlic

Kosher salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. On a rimmed baking sheet, toss fennel with a drizzle of olive oil and roast, stirring occasionally, until softened and lightly browned, about 12 minutes. Meanwhile, scatter almonds on another rimmed baking sheet and bake, tossing occasionally, until lightly toasted, about 5 minutes. Let fennel and almonds cool slightly. Using an immersion blender, regular blender, or food processor, pulse roasted fennel with fennel fronds, garlic, and 1/2 cup olive oil until a puree forms. Add almonds and 1/4 olive oil and pulse until pureed. Add remaining 1/4 cup olive oil, season with salt, and pulse quickly to combine. Use right away or refrigerate for up to 3 days.