Pistachio pesto

Name: Pistachio pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 150 grams pistachios; 1 Handful basil leaves; 1 clove garlic; 30 grams parmesan; 2 tablespoons chopped parsley; 1 tablespoon lime juice; zest of half a lime; big pinch of salt; few grinds black pepper; 100 millilitre olive oil

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
4 servings
Calories
445 kcal
Course
Side Dish, Appetizer
Cuisine
International

Pistachio pesto

Damien Carter

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This easy pistachio pesto is a delicious way to conjure up the perfect sauce for a quick pasta dish. The pistachios themselves have a rich, nutty flavour that pairs well with the other ingredients in the recipe.

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Ingredients

Servings

150 grams pistachios
1 Handful basil leaves equates to about 10g
1 clove garlic roughly chopped
30 grams parmesan grated
2 tablespoons chopped parsley loosely heaped
1 tablespoon lime juice
zest of half a lime unless the lime is very small, then use the zest of a whole lime
big pinch of salt
few grinds black pepper
100 millilitre olive oil

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Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a food processer and whiz until you have the desired consistency.
Serve with fresh pasta, as a dip or on slices of toasted ciabatta.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 445kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 42g (65%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 8g Monounsaturated Fat 26g Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 122mg (5%) Potassium 410mg (12%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 392IU (8%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 133mg (13%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 445 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	445kcal	22%
Carbohydrates	11g	4%
Protein	10g	20%
Fat	42g	65%
Saturated Fat	6g	30%
Polyunsaturated Fat	8g	47%
Monounsaturated Fat	26g	130%
Cholesterol	5mg	2%
Sodium	122mg	5%
Potassium	410mg	9%
Fiber	4g	16%
Sugar	3g	6%
Vitamin A	392IU	8%
Vitamin C	6mg	7%
Calcium	133mg	13%
Iron	2mg	11%