Pistachio Pesto

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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.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • cups basil firmly packed, fresh leaves
  • 2 garlic cores removed (see my notes, cloves
  • 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 salt to taste, cooking

Instructions

  1. To a food processor, add the garlic cloves and process to finely chop.
  2. Then add in the parmesan cheese and process until shredded.
  3. Add basil leaves and pistachios and process until finely chopped.
  4. Add olive oil and process until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
  5. Add lemon juice and salt, adjusting to taste as needed.

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

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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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 90 kcal

% 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.

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