Cilantro Almond Pesto

🥘 Ingredients

• almonds
  1/2 c
• cilantro
  1 c
• garlic
  1 Tbsp
• jalapeño
  1/2 small
• lemon juice
  3 Tbsp
• olive oil
  1/3 c
• salt
  1/2 tsp

🍳 Cookware

• large jar or covered bowl
• food processor

1. 1

   In a large jar or covered bowl , add the almonds and enough water to cover. Soak overnight, drain, and rinse.

   almonds: 1/2 c
2. 2

   In a food processor , add the almonds, cilantro , lemon juice , garlic , jalapeño , and salt . Pulse until well blended but not quite pureed. With the processor running, add the olive oil and process until combined.

   cilantro: 1 c, lemon juice: 3 Tbsp, garlic: 1 Tbsp, jalapeño: 1/2 small, salt: 1/2 tsp, olive oil: 1/3 c