Description
This Pistachio Pesto is a delightful blend of fresh basil, nuts, and parmesan, creating an irresistible sauce that’s perfect for quick dinners or special occasions. Enjoy its vibrant flavors on pasta, sandwiches, or as a tasty dip.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basil, packed
- 2 garlic cloves
- ½ cup pistachios
- ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, freshly grated
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp red pepper flakes
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the basil, garlic, pistachios, parmesan, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes to a food processor and pulse to combine.
- While the motor runs, gradually pour in the olive oil and continue blending until smooth and fully mixed.
- Transfer the pesto to a bowl or airtight jar and serve as desired.
- For storage, keep the pesto in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 5 months.
Notes
Feel free to adjust the garlic and pepper flakes according to your taste.
For a nuttier flavor, lightly toast the pistachios before adding them to the processor.
This pesto can be used in various dishes beyond pasta, such as drizzling over meats or vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg