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    Home » Condiments & Sauces

    Pistachio Pesto

    Published: Jun 16, 2023 Last updated: Jun 16, 2023 by Shelby Law Ruttan · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Homemade Pistachio Pesto is packed full of delicious flavor with pistachios, basil, and cilantro. This is the perfect accompaniment for salads, sandwiches, and grilled chicken or fish!
    Homemade Pistachio Pesto
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    Elevate your next dish with our simple Pistachio Pesto recipe, a delicious twist on the traditional pesto. This unique blend of roasted pistachios, fresh basil, cilantro, and olive oil creates a flavorful sauce that will wake up your taste buds with it's unique flavors.

    A white bowl full of pistachio pesto.
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    • ❤️ Why you'll love it
    • 🥘 Ingredients
    • 🔪 Instructions
    • 🥄 Equipment
    • 🥫Storage
    • 📖 Variations
    • 💭 Tips
    • 🙋 FAQ's
    • 📚 Related Recipes
    • 🍽 Serve with..
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ❤️ Why you'll love it

    Easy recipe: an easy recipe with all fresh and natural ingredients

    Unique flavors: rather than pine nuts, you will use roasted pistachios which will lend a delicious new flavor to the pesto.

    Versatile sauce: this delicious pesto can be used in many ways, from a traditional pesto sauce to a flavorful spread for sandwiches or. delicious dip for vegetables.

    Fresh basil, parsley, roasted pistachios, cheese, garlic cloves, and seasonings mis en place.

    🥘 Ingredients

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    Fresh basil leaves 

    Fresh cilantro 

    Garlic clove

    Dry roasted unsalted pistachio nuts

    Lemons: you will use the lemon juice and lemon zest

    Parmesan cheese

    Extra virgin olive oil

    Salt

    Black pepper

    🔪 Instructions

    1. Place the basil, cilantro, garlic, pistachios, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
    2. Place lid on processor and pulse blade about 5-6 times, until everything is chopped, 
    3. Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow steady stream while the food processor is still running. Process until pesto is smooth.
    4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    🥄 Equipment

    Food processor or heavy duty blender

    🥫Storage

    Refrigerate: store in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on top of the pesto up to 2 weeks.

    Freeze: can be store up to 6 months.

    📖 Variations

    • Experiment with other greens, instead of basil and cilantro, try using arugula or spinach, and any other of your favorite fresh herbs like parsley or mint leaves.
    • Add a little bit of red pepper flakes for a boost of heat.
    • Make a vegan pesto by substituting nutritional yeast flakes for the parmesan cheese.
    • Try different nuts or seeds in combination with the pistachios. This is a good way to use pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.

    💭 Tips

    • Freeze pistachio pesto in ice cube trays for perfectly portioned pesto. Once frozen, transfer pesto cubes to a freezer bag for storage. Remove from freezer and thaw in fridge the day before using.
    • If pesto is too thick, add just enough olive oil to loosen it up to your preference.
    Pistachio Pesto in a white bowl.

    🙋 FAQ's

    I don't like cilantro, what can I use in place of it?

    Go ahead and use all basil, or you can also substitute parsley.

    How long can I store the Pistachio Pesto?

    As long as you place a thin layer of oil over top of the pesto, you should be able to store it in the fridge up to two weeks.

    Can I freeze the pesto for later use?

    Yes, I recommend freezing pesto in ice cube trays, then transferring to a ziplock bag once frozen. Then you can take out the portion you want before using.

    Can I omit the parmesan cheese to make it vegan?

    Yes, you can omit the parmesan cheese, to keep a cheesy flavor, substitute nutritional yeast flakes for the cheese.

    What dishes can I use the Pistachio Pesto in?

    Pistachio pesto is great in sandwiches, pasta, and as a sauce to grilled chicken or fish.

    📚 Related Recipes

    This recipe for classic basil pesto has a sweet flavor and is one of my go to pizza toppings.

    Creamy pesto pasta is a delicious side dish bursting with flavor.

    Pesto Pasta Salad is a great cold summer salad and perfect for summer BBQ's.

    This Pesto Steak and Arugula Pizza is quick and delicious!

    The flavors of chocolate and pistachio are a great combination in this Chocolate Pistachio Bread.

    🍽 Serve with..

    This delicious pesto is the perfect accompaniment for pasta, sandwiches, grilled chicken, or fish! 


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    📖 Recipe

    Homemade Pistachio Pesto

    Pistachio Pesto

    Shelby Law Ruttan
    Homemade Pistachio Pesto is packed full of delicious flavor with pistachios, basil, and cilantro. This is the perfect accompaniment for salads, sandwiches, and grilled chicken or fish!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Condiments
    Cuisine Italian
    Servings 36
    Calories 91 kcal

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    Ingredients
      

    • 1½ cups fresh basil packed
    • ½ cup fresh cilantro packed
    • 3 large garlic cloves
    • 1 cup dry roasted unsalted pistachios
    • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
    • 2 lemons , juiced
    • ¼ cup shredded parmesan cheese
    • 1¼ cup olive oil

    Instructions
     

    • Place the basil, cilantro, garlic, pistachios, lemon zest, lemon juice, and parmesan cheese in the bowl of a food processor.
    • Place lid on processor and pulse blade about 5-6 times, until everything is chopped, 
    • Drizzle in the olive oil in a slow steady stream while the food processor is still running. Process until pesto is smooth.
    • Season with salt and pepper to taste.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 91kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 1mgSodium: 12mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 83IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 16mgIron: 1mg
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    About Shelby Law Ruttan

    Shelby is the author/owner of Grumpy's Honeybunch. Established in 2007, she shares and preserves family recipes as well as recipes for cooking light and keto. She has authored the One-Pot Paleo Cookbook and The Pescatarian Keto Cookbook. She is an experienced, self-taught home cook who loves to share recipes with others. She also authors the websites Honeybunch Hunts and The Best Vegetarian Recipes. You can see her work on websites such as Veal Made Easy, Parade, Community Table, SoFab Food, Yummly, and FoodGawker.

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