Almond Mint Pesto

Ingredients

• 40g almonds 
• 2 garlic cloves 
• Juice of 1 lemon + Zest
• 40g mint leaves
• 120ml extra virgin olive oil 
• Pinch of sea salt & pepper
• 1 tbsp Mavella Superfoods Australian Grown - Spinach

Method:

1. Blanch the almonds by boiling them in water for 1 minute. Drain and rinse. Squeeze each almond to remove the skins.
2. Let the almonds dry completely, or toast in a skillet for a couple of minutes.
3. Put the almonds in a food processor along with the garlic and lemon zest. Blend until well broken down.
4. Add the mint leaves, lemon juice, salt & pepper. Pulse until combined, then add the olive oil and Mavella Superfoods Australian Grown - Spinach.
5. Transfer to a lidded jar and store in the fridge