Easy Picada Recipe (Spanish-Style Pesto)

Step 1

In a skillet large enough to hold the bread, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the bread and toast on both sides until golden ( about 2 to 3 minutes on both sides—the bread should gently sizzle in the oil).

Step 3

Remove bread from the pan and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into small cubes.

Step 4

Add the toast, parsley, garlic, salt, almonds, and 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a blender or food processor. Blend or pulse until everything is finely chopped, and you get a crumbly picada.

Step 5

Remove from the blender. Transfer to a container of choice and stir in 1 tablespoon of olive oil until well incoprorated.