• ½ cup walnuts, toasted
• ¼ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled
• ½ tsp ground black pepper
• ½ tsp salt
• ¼ tsp dried crushed red pepper
• 1 cup (packed) fresh cilantro leaves
• 1 cup (packed) fresh mint leaves
• 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice
• ⅓ cup olive oil

Blend the nuts, cheese, garlic, black pepper, salt, and red pepper in a food processor until a thick paste forms.

Add the cilantro, mint, and lemon juice.

Blend until the cilantro and mint are finely chopped.

With the machine running, gradually add the oil and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.