Green Pea Pesto

Ingredients:

• 3.5 oz / 100 g shelled almonds
• 1 cup / 200 ml frozen peas
• 1/2 lemon, juiced (optional)
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 - 1 cup olive oil
• salt and black pepper to taste
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds

Directions:

1. Place almonds, frozen peas, lemon juice and garlic in a food processor or a powerful blender (e.g., Vitamix) and mix till creamy. 
2. Pour the olive oil into the mixture and continue mixing until it has even consistency. 
3. Add salt and pepper according to taste.
4. Place into a serving dish and sprinkle with sesame seeds.