Arugula and Mint Pesto – Soil Born Farms

Ingredients

• ¼ cup toasted almonds, let cool
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 5 cups arugula, loosely packed
• ½ cup fresh mint
• ¾ teaspoon sea salt
• pinch of black pepper
• pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons warm water
• 2 tablespoons Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, finely grated*