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Pistachio Pesto
A delicious and easy pesto recipe, pistachio pesto has the traditional flavours of basil pesto but swaps out the classic pine nuts for pistachios.
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 90 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
International
Ingredients
- 1½ cups fresh basil leaves firmly packed
- 2 garlic cloves cores removed (see my notes)
- 50 g Parmesan Cheese (no need to grate)
- ¼ cup pistachios (shelled and unsalted)
- ¼ cup olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice to taste
- ¼ teaspoon cooking salt to taste
Instructions
- To a food processor, add the garlic cloves and process to finely chop.
- Then add in the parmesan cheese and process until shredded.
- Add basil leaves and pistachios and process until finely chopped.
- Add olive oil and process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
- Add lemon juice and salt, adjusting to taste as needed.
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Notes
- *Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
- Removing the centre core from the garlic cloves will make your garlic more mellow and less harsh. It's important for this kind of recipe where the garlic remains raw. My recipe for Pesto Butter has more information.
Nutrition Information
Calories
90kcal
(5%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Cholesterol
3mg
(1%)
Sodium
81mg
(3%)
Potassium
51mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.4g
(2%)
Sugar
0.3g
(1%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
71mg
(7%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 90
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 90kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 3mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 51mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 0.3g | 1% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.