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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!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 100 kcal
Course:
Main Course , Appetizer
Cuisine:
Italian
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)
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.
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Notes
- Follow this easy guide to learn how to freeze pesto.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1tablespoon
Calories
100kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
10g
(15%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
67mg
(3%)
Potassium
30mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
246IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
6mg
(7%)
Calcium
60mg
(6%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 100
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1tablespoon | |
| Calories | 100kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 67mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 30mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.