Roasted Pistachio Pesto
Basic Information
- Servings: 4
- Ready in: 45 minutes
- Preparation time: -
- Cooking time: -
- Rating: 55.02
- Health score: 11.00
- Weight Watcher points: 5.00
Summary
Roasted Pistachio Pesto takes around 45 minutes from beginning to end. This recipe serves 4. This condiment has 161 calories, 6g of protein, and 14g of fat per serving. For $1.36 per serving, this recipe covers 8% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from Foodista has 1 fans. It is a good option if you're following a gluten free and primal diet. Head to the store and pick up pecorino romano cheese, salt, roasted pistachios, and a few other things to make it today. With a spoonacular score of 51%, this dish is solid. Similar recipes include Roasted Butternut Penne With Pistachio Pesto, Roasted Potatoes with Arugula-Pistachio Pesto, and Roasted Pepper Pistachio Cilantro Pesto.
Ingredients
basil leaves2 cups
garlic2 cloves
roasted pistachios0.25 cup
olive oil0.6666667 cup
lemon juice1 tablespoon
pecorino romano cheese0.5 cup
salt4 servings
Roasted Pistachios
Step 1
Shell pistachios and preheat your oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 2
Spread the pistachios on a rimmed cookie sheet. They should be in a single layer for even roasting.
Step 3
Roast for 6 - 8 minutes, stirring halfway through, or until the pistachios are fragrant and lightly browned.
Pesto
Step 1
Place basil, garlic, and roasted pistachios into a food processor. Process until the mixture is smooth. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the food processor. Once smooth (there will still be some small chunks), slowly pour in the olive oil, lemon juice, and pecorino romano cheese while the food processor is running.
Step 2
Process until the mixture is smooth, again, you may need to scrape down the sides of the food processor.
Step 3
Season with salt, and serve immediately over pasta, toasted bread, use it as pizza sauce, etc!
Categories
Dish Types: condiment, dip, sauce, spread
Diets: gluten free, primal