Basic Almond Pesto

Name: Basic Almond Pesto
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 50 g whole blanched almonds; 50 g basil leaves, roughly torn; 4 tablespoons pecorino cheese, grated; 150 ml extra virgin olive oil; lemon juice, to taste; salt & fresh ground pepper

7 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
50 g whole blanched almonds
50 g basil leaves, roughly torn
4 tablespoons pecorino cheese, grated
150 ml extra virgin olive oil
lemon juice, to taste
salt & fresh ground pepper

Directions

1

Pound the garlic and almonds in a large pestle and mortar with a little salt.
2

Add the basil leaves, a few at the time, pounding and grinding the leaves against the side of the bowl.
3

Stir in the grated cheese and mix well.
4

Beat in the olive oil and lemon juice, salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
5

Store in a screw top jar in the refrigerator until ready to serve.