Almond-Basil Cilantro Pesto

1. Combine Ingredients in Food Processor

Start by gathering all your ingredients and placing them in a food processor. This means adding the fresh basil leaves, cilantro, slivered almonds, crushed garlic cloves, fresh lemon juice, and salt. Combining everything at once ensures the ingredients blend evenly. As you begin to process the mixture, you’ll notice it becoming pasty. Occasionally, stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor to make sure everything gets incorporated.

2. Add Olive Oil and Blend

Next, with the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. This step is crucial because drizzling the oil in slowly allows for proper emulsification, giving your pesto a smooth and cohesive texture. Continue to blend until the mixture is smooth and you can no longer see any large almond chunks. At this point, your pesto should be vibrant and well-combined, ready to enhance your dishes with its fresh, aromatic flavor.