Description
Pistachio pesto is a twist on a classic that’s perfect for mixing in pasta, topping veggies or pizza. An easy pesto recipe where the pistachios add their nutty flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 36 grams basil (about 2 cups)
- 1/2 cup pistachios
- 1/2 lemon (juice & zest of 1/2 the lemon)
- 2 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan (grated)
- salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Remove the basil leaves from the stem and add the leaves into the food processor. Also add in the minced garlic, pistachio and parmesan.
- Turn the food processor on then start drizzling the olive oil in until you’ve added it all. Turn off the food processor then pour the contents into a bowl.
- Zest and juice half a lemon into the pesto. Then, add salt and pepper to taste. You’re now ready to serve the pistachio pesto as you please.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blender or Food Processor
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: 143
- Sugar: 0 g
- Sodium: 0 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg
Keywords: Pistachio Pesto