Basic Almond Pesto

• 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

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.

garlic, almonds, basil, pecorino cheese, olive oil, lemon juice, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/basic-almond-pesto-157149 (may not work)