Roasted Onions with Almond Pesto

== Description ==
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
Makes 6 to 8 servings
== Ingredients ==
* ¼ cup whole almonds, blanched
* 1 large clove garlic
* ¼ teaspoon finely chopped lemon rind
* ¼ cup Italian parsley leaves
* ¾ cup basil leaves
* salt and pepper
* ½ cup + 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
* ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan
* 12 to 16 small brown onions, 2 to 2½ inches in diameter
* ¼ cup fresh bread crumbs
 
== Directions ==
# Place the almonds on a nonstick baking sheet and roast 12 minutes, until golden.
# Cool.
# Coarsely grind the almonds in a food processor.
# Add the garlic, lemon rind, parsley, basil and a pinch each of salt and pepper.
# Process until the herbs are chopped fine and the mixture is well-blended.
# Add one-half cup olive oil and the Parmesan.
# Process until smooth.
# Set aside.
# In a large bowl, toss the onions with 1 tablespoon olive oil and a pinch of salt and pepper.
# Place in a shallow roasting pan.
# Roast in a 350°F oven, turning after about 15 minutes.
# Roast for 30 to 40 minutes total, until semi-soft.
# Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a small saute pan and add the bread crumbs.
# Cook over low heat until lightly browned, about 8 minutes.
# When the onions are done, remove them from the oven and slice them in half (do not peel).
# Place on a serving platter and spoon 1 to 1½ teaspoons of pesto onto each half.
# Sprinkle with the toasted bread crumbs.
# Serve at room temperature. 
== Nutritional information ==
Per serving: 
* Calories 203 | Fat 16g | Carbs 13g | Sodium 52mg | Fiber 3g
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Category:Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends
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Category:Italian parsley Recipes
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Category:Onion Recipes