Fava Bean, Almond, and Mint Pesto

Ingredients:

1 cup Fava beans, shelled, blanched, and shelled again, from about 18 – 20 pods
1/4 – 1/3 cup Fresh mint, leaves only, loosely packed
2 tablespoons Raw almonds, plus more for garnish, if desired
¼ cup Parmesan-Reggiano, grated
Lemon, zest of 1 and juice of 1/2, or more if it is not a particularly juicy one
½ teaspoon Sea salt
½ teaspoon Fresh ground black pepper
¼ teaspoon Crushed red pepper
¼ cup Extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon Filtered water

Course: condiment,dip,sauce,spread