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Basil Pistachio Pesto

A delicious twist on the Italian classic, your family will love this Lemony Pistachio Basil Pesto. Serve on pasta, drizzle over meat or use as a salad dressing!
Course Appetizer, Pasta
Cuisine Italian
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 100kcal
Author Liz Della Croce

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • ½ cup Parmigiano Reggiano grated
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 juice and zest of lemon
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Place the first seven ingredients in a high speed food processor and pulse a couple times to start breaking down the pesto.
  • With the processor on high speed, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Puree until smooth and creamy.
  • Check for seasoning and adjust accordingly.

Notes

Follow this easy guide to learn how to freeze pesto.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoon | Calories: 100kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 67mg | Potassium: 30mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 6mg | Calcium: 60mg | Iron: 0.3mg