Thyme-lemon Zest Herb Paste

Title: THYME-LEMON ZEST HERB PASTE

Categories: Italian, Sauces

Yield: 1 servings

4 tb Chopped shallots

(about 4 shallots)

3 tb Ground almonds

(about 24 almonds)

Grated peel of 4 lemons

2 tb Fresh thyme (heaping)

2 tb Chopped parsley

1 tb Chopped shives

3/4 ts Salt

1/2 ts Ground white pepper

3/4 c Olive oil

1. In a food processor or blender, blend the

shallots, almonds, lemon

peel, thyme, parsley and chives.

2. Mix in the salt and white pepper. SLOWLY drizzle

in the oil while the

blade is turning. Transfer to tempered glass jars

and store in the

8-10 weeks

NOTE: You may wish to include up to 4 T. minced

garlic in step 1.

This goes well in tomato-based sauces. --