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Easy Homemade Pistachio Pesto
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Easy Homemade Pistachio Pesto

This recipe for pistachio pesto was inspired by a trip to Sicily and only takes 15 minutes to make. It's a simple, versatile sauce that adds lots of flavor to quick weeknight meals, but is impressive enough to serve to guests. 

Prep Time
15 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 381 kcal
Course: Main Course, Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • ½ cup pistachios unsalted, shelled
  • 2 garlic peeled and smashed, cloves
  • 4 cups basil packed, fresh leaves
  • ½ cup Pecorino Romano cheese finely grated
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more as needed

Notes

  • For a more vibrant green color, blend the pistachios, garlic and salt first, then add the basil and olive oil and blend until just combined. Stir in the cheese last. 
  • Make sure your pistachios are fresh. If they are stale, you can crisp them up in a low oven or toaster oven for 5 minutes. You don’t want them to be toasted, just perked up and crisp.
  • Add some lemon zest and a squeeze of lemon juice or lime juice to punch up the flavor and also help preserve the green color. 
  • Add a splash of water if you prefer a thinner pesto.

Nutrition Information

Calories 381kcal (19%) Carbohydrates 6g (2%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 38g (58%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g (29%) Monounsaturated Fat 24g (120%) Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 733mg (31%) Potassium 246mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 1382IU (28%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 195mg (20%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4 Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 381

% Daily Value*

Calories 381kcal 19%
Carbohydrates 6g 2%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 38g 58%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 24g 120%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 733mg 31%
Potassium 246mg 5%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 1382IU 28%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 195mg 20%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.