Homemade Pistachio Pesto (For Meats, Seafood, Pasta, & Veggies)
Pistachio Pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that is perfect for pasta, meats, seafood, sandwiches, or dipping vegetables. Toasted pistachios add a nutty flavor that is complemented by fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. It's got a creamy, smooth texture with a slight crunch from the nuts and is truly a taste of summer! Gluten-Free, Freezer-Friendly
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 124kcal
Equipment
Food processor fitted with black attachment
Ingredients
- 2 cups tightly packed basil leaves
- ¼ cup toasted pistachios, unsalted
- 1 medium lemon, zested, about 2 tsp, and juiced, about 2 Tbsp
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and roughly chopped
- ⅓ cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano
- ⅓ - ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Finely pulse ingredients. Place 2 cups basil leaves, ¼ cup pistachios, 2 tsp lemon zest, 2 Tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 chopped garlic clove in the bowl of a food processor fitted with blade attachment. Process until very finely chopped.
- Drizzle in the olive oil. With the motor running, drizzle in ⅓ cup of extra virgin olive oil.
- Stir in the Parmesan. Transfer to a bowl, then stir in ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese. Add remaining olive oil if you want a thinner consistency, stirring until very well mixed. Taste, then adjust seasoning adding Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, as wanted.
Notes
- Storage: Refrigerate pesto up to 1 week in an airtight jar with a thin layer of oil on top.
- Freezing: Freeze in ice cube trays, then transfer to a zip-top bag for up to 3 months. Use straight from frozen.
- Reheating: Best served at room temp. If needed, warm gently over low heat to preserve texture and color.
Nutrition
Calories: 124kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 3mg | Sodium: 68mg | Potassium: 81mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 362IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 68mg | Iron: 1mg
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