Easy and Flavorful Pistachio Pesto With Fresh Parsley
Servings: 1 cup of pesto
This pistachio pesto recipe is a vibrant twist on classic pesto! Featuring crunchy pistachios, fresh parsley & lemon, it will add flavor to any dish.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
- 1/3 cup roasted salted pistachios (if using unsalted pistachios, add 1/4 tsp salt to the recipe)
- 1 small garlic clove
- 1/4 tsp ground pepper
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Pulse: Pulse the pistachios, fresh parsley, lemon juice, garlic and ground pepper in the food processor into small pieces.
- Blend: With the food processor running on low, drizzle in all of the the olive oil (1/2 cup + 2 tablespoons) until combined.
- Mix: Add the parmesan cheese to the food processor and pulse a few times to combine. OR, if you prefer a more textured pesto, pour the pesto into a bowl and stir in the parmesan cheese until combined.
- Taste: Taste and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper.
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