Thyme-Lemon Zest Herb Paste

Recipes Ingredients:

4 tb Chopped shallots
2 tb Chopped parsley
(about 4 shallots) 1
tb Chopped shives
3 tb Ground almonds
3/4 ts Salt
(about 24 almonds) 1/2
ts Ground white pepper
Grated peel of 4 lemons 3/4
c Olive oil
2 tb Fresh thyme (heaping)

Recipe Instructions:

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 Refrigerator (8-10 weeks) or Freezer for a year. NOTE: You may wish to include up to 4 T. minced Garlic in step 1. This goes well in tomato-based sauces.