Pistachio-Basil Pesto

Give pesto a different flavor twist with pistachios.

10 min Prep: 10 min
Serves: 8 Save

Ingredients (7)

  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 cup loosely packed basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Directions

  1. Place garlic in food processor; pulse until chopped. Add pistachios, basil, lemon juice and salt; pulse until nuts are finely chopped. Add olive oil gradually through food chute and process until well combined. Add cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times.