Cilantro Parsley Pesto - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro or 10 fresh cilantro stems
    1 1/2 cups fresh parsley or 10 parsley sprigs
    4 garlic cloves
    1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
    1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
    1 tablespoon lemon juice
    1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
    1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
    1/4 - 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
    1 -2 tablespoon water (optional)
Preparation
    Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor.
    With processor running, slowly add olive oil.
    Add water if mixture is not smooth. Should have peanut butter-type consistency.
    Serve at room temperature.

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