Mixed Herb Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients

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

Preparation

Finely grind almonds in a food processor.
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.
Add remaining herbs, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; continue to grind until smooth.