Mixed Herb Pesto

• 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

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.

almonds, extra virgin olive oil, flat leaf parsley, fresh basil, fresh marjoram, fresh chives, fresh savory, thyme, cheese, lemon juice, salt, fresh ground black pepper

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mixed-herb-pesto-381898 (may not work)