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Pistachio Pesto

This bright, herbaceous pistachio pesto recipe swaps pine nuts for pistachios with a dash of crushed red pepper flakes and fresh lemon. Try it on pasta, fish and chicken or slather it on grilled bread for a delicious snack or appetizer.

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 152 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup pistachios roasted, shelled
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated or shredded
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 lemon
  • ½ cup olive oil - more if needed
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Add the basil leaves, to the bowl of a food processor or blender.
  2. Zest about ½ teaspoon of lemon zest and add the pistachios, parmesan cheese, 3 cloves garlic, ⅛ teaspoon red pepper flakes in a blender or food processor.
  3. Blend or pulse until you have a rough chop.
  4. While the machine is running, gradually drizzle in olive oil, and continue to blend until a smooth paste is formed. Add about 1-2 teaspoons of fresh squeezed lemon juice and blend again.
  5. Taste for seasonings and adjust as needed wtih salt and pepper or extra lemon juice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 152kcal (8%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 3mg (1%) Sodium 197mg (8%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Vitamin A 580IU (12%) Vitamin C 2.6mg (3%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 152

% Daily Value*

Calories 152kcal 8%
Carbohydrates 2g 1%
Protein 3g 6%
Fat 14g 22%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 197mg 8%
Potassium 95mg 2%
Vitamin A 580IU 12%
Vitamin C 2.6mg 3%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

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