Mint Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup whole raw, unsalted almonds with skins
• 2 cups packed mint leaves, thick stems removed
• 1 cup packed flat leaf parsley leaves, thick stems removed
• 1/3 cup hot tap water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 clove garlic, finely sliced (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• Pinch of ground black pepper