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pistachio mint pesto in a bowl

Pistachio Mint Pesto

Susan the CA Grown Mom
This Pistachio Mint Pesto is fabulous son toast, grilled meat or seafood, stirred into pasta salad or anything else you choose!
5 from 3 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Course Dressing, Side Dish
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 12 servings
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup raw shelled pistachios lightly toasted
  • 1 cup Parmesan cheese shredded
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • ½ cup California extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup fresh mint lightly packed
  • 1 cup fresh basil lightly packed

Instructions
 

  • Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend on high until smooth.
  • If the pesto mixture is still a little chunky, you can add a bit more olive oil while the processor is on
  • Serve and enjoy

Notes

This pesto will keep 5-7 days in the fridge

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 136mgPotassium: 141mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 356IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 123mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Pesto, pistachio pesto
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