Pistachio Pesto
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!
Servings 36
Calories 91kcal
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: 1tablespoon | Calories: 91kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 12mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 83IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 16mg | Iron: 1mg
