Green Beans with Almond Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 lb green beans
• 5 ounces or 140 grams almonds, toasted and cooled
• 3/4 cup (about 1/3 cup grated) parmesan or aged pecorino cheese, but no need to grate if using a food processor
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled and crushed
• Leaves from a sprig or two of thyme
• Pinches of red pepper flakes, to taste
• 1/4 teaspoon coarse sea or kosher salt
• 1 to 2 teaspoons white wine vinegar
• 1/4 cup olive oil, plus extra for drizzling