Mixed Herb Pesto

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup unsalted raw almonds
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/3 cup finely chopped flat leaf parsley
• 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh basil
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh marjoram
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh chives
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh savory
• 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh thyme
• 1/2 cup finely grated parmigiano-reggiano cheese or 1/2 cup grana padano
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Recipe

• 1 finely grind almonds in a food processor.
• 2 combine almonds and oil in a mortar. using the pestle with a rotary movement, grind half of the herbs against the wall of the mortar until combined.
• 3 add remaining herbs, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; continue to grind until smooth.