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Pistachio Pesto

Course Sauce, Side
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Pesto, pistachio
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 6 people
Cost 6$

Equipment

  • Food Processor Or mortar and pestle.

Ingredients

  • 1+1/2 cup PIstachios Peeled (200 g)
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 leaves Fresh basil
  • Lemon zest
  • 1 pinch Salt

Instructions

  • If we buy unshelled pistachios, we start by peeling them. To remove the pistachio skin, soak them in warm water and rub them with a kitchen towel to remove the excess skin.
  • Peel a garlic clove and if you wish you can also remove the garlic germ inside the clove. If you have roasted garlic of course you can use roasted garlic instead of raw garlic. 
  • In the glass of our blender we add the peeled pistachios, the garlic clove, olive oil, 3 fresh basil leaves, lemon zest and salt. 
  • Blend with our blender (or mix with a mortar and pestle) until you have a smooth pesto sauce.
  • Taste the salt and add another pinch of it if necessary.
  • If you are looking for a creamier pistachio pesto sauce for your pasta, add more olive oil, blend again and serve in your sandwich or sauce and enjoy this homemade Italian sauce.