Pistachio Mint Pesto

Name: Pistachio Mint Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: makes 1.5 cups
Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup toasted pistachios; 2 garlic cloves; 2 cups packed fresh mint leaves; 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves; 0.25 cup lemon juice; 0.67 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tsp kosher salt

A bright pistachio-and-mint pesto designed to pair with grilled meats and lamb; pistachios contribute B6, potassium, and the eye-supporting carotenoid lutein.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Prep: 10 min
Total: 10 min
Yield: makes 1.5 cups
Category: Sauce
Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition (estimated)

per 1 tbsp

Calories: 90 kcal
Protein: 1 g
Fat: 9 g
Carbs: 2 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sugar: 0 g
Sodium: 80 mg

Ingredients

1 cup toasted pistachios
2 garlic cloves
2 cups packed fresh mint leaves
0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
0.25 cup lemon juice
0.67 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tsp kosher salt

Pistachios

Instructions

Pulse pistachios and garlic in a food processor to a coarse texture. Add mint and basil; pulse until roughly chopped. Add lemon juice, half the olive oil, and salt; pulse until mixture comes together. Avoid overmixing.
Transfer to a bowl and stir in remaining olive oil. Adjust seasoning if needed.
Store airtight in the fridge up to 1 week or freeze up to 2 months.