Parsley, Almond, and Manchego Cheese Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1/3 cup lightly toasted slivered almonds
• 3 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
• 1 teaspoon chopped garlic
• 0.5 tsp lemon zest
• 0.5 tsp chopped fresh marjoram
• 0.5 cups Manchego cheese, grated on a coarse grater
• 0.5 cups olive oil

Preparation:

1. Place the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the parsley, garlic, lemon zest, marjoram, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely ground.
2. Add the Manchego cheese and pulse until evenly distributed. With the food processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and pulse until fully combined. Transfer the pesto to a bowl.