Basil Pistachio Pesto Recipe
This Basil Pistachio Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful homemade sauce combining the nuttiness of toasted pistachios with fresh basil and Parmesan cheese. Perfect for tossing with pasta, dolloping on grilled vegetables, or adding a burst of flavor to sandwiches and salads.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons pistachios, lightly toasted
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 ounce Parmesan (equivalent to about ¼ cup grated cheese)
- 3 ounces (1 small box) fresh basil (leaves picked from stems and flowers)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (plus more as needed)
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare Nuts and Cheese: Add the lightly toasted pistachios, whole garlic clove, and grated Parmesan cheese to the food processor. Pulse until the mixture is finely ground and well combined.
- Add Basil and Olive Oil: Add the fresh basil leaves, olive oil, and salt to the food processor. Process the mixture, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides, until the basil is fully chopped and the pesto becomes a creamy puree.
- Adjust Consistency: Check the texture of the pesto and add more olive oil as needed to achieve your desired consistency. Blend again briefly if more oil is added.
Notes
- Lightly toasting the pistachios enhances their flavor and adds a richer nuttiness to the pesto.
- Use freshly grated Parmesan for the best taste and texture.
- This pesto can be refrigerated for up to a week or frozen for longer storage.
- Adjust salt according to your taste and the saltiness of the Parmesan used.
- To keep pesto bright green, you can squeeze a little lemon juice into the mixture.
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