• 1/4 cup almonds
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pinch ground nutmeg
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Toast almonds in a small skillet over medium heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent burning.
2. In a food processor, combine toasted almonds, garlic, basil, extra-virgin olive oil, nutmeg, salt, and pepper. Process until a coarse paste is formed.