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Pistachio Pesto

Servings 12 servings
Prep: 7 minutes
Total: 10 minutes
5 from 1 vote
Classic pesto made by blending fresh basil, parmesan, garlic, and pistachios. Instead of pine nuts, pistachios is used for the nut and it brings such an amazing flavor to this pistachio pesto recipe.
ByMinShien

Ingredients
 

  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cups pistachios shelled, salted
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • ½ cups parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • 1 tsp salt or to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Set up food processor.
  • Add basil leaves, pistachios, garlic cloves, parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, 1/2 tsp salt, and pepper to food processor.
  • Process until finely chopped.
  • Add more olive oil to smooth out pesto if needed.
  • Taste and add more salt to taste as needed.
  • Use with your meal/dish, or place in a jar. The jar can be stored in the refrigerator for a week or freezer for up to three months.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 168kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 261mg | Potassium: 87mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 476IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 71mg | Iron: 1mg