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Pistachio Basil Pesto

Recipe - Pistachio Pesto
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 garlic cloves with skin on
  • 1/2 cup shelled roasted salted pistachios
  • 2 cups loosely packed basil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Method
 

  1. Step 1- In a warm pan, toss the garlic cloves with their skin on until they brown slightly, this will take some of the pungent garlic flavor away, leaving you with a nice mild garlic flavor instead.
  2. Step 2- Combine al the ingredients in a food processor.
  3. Step 3- Run until smooth, if you need to add more olive oil or garlic to your taste.
  4. This freezes remarkably well, I poured it into a little ice cube trays and froze them, then stored them in a ziplock bag.
  5. Enjoy!