Mixed Herb Pesto

Name: Mixed Herb Pesto
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

12 ingredients

3 steps

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

Directions

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.