Pistachio Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

This amazingly flavorful pesto has a key ingredient that makes it stand out - pistachios. Serve it with additional Pecorino Romano cheese, if desired.

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Total: 20 mins

Servings: 6

Yield: 6 servings

Pistachio Pesto

Ingredients

1 ½ cups unsalted roasted shelled pistachios

½ cup extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 clove garlic

minced

½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese

2 scallions

cut into 2-inch lengths and julienned

salt to taste

Bechamel Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place shelled pistachios in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add olive oil mint and garlic; pulse to combine.

Step 2

Transfer to a bowl. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and scallions; season with salt.

Nutritional Information

Pistachio Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:6

Calories: 383.2

% Daily Value *

Protein: 9.8g 20%

Carbohydrates: 9.3g 3%

Dietary Fiber: 3.3g 13%

Sugars: 2.6g

Fat: 35.4g 55%

Saturated Fat: 6g 30%

Cholesterol: 10.3mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 261.5IU 5%

Niacin Equivalents: 2.6mg 20%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 34%

Vitamin C: 2.1mg 4%

Folate: 19.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 144.3mg 14%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 42.1mg 15%

Potassium: 342.9mg 10%

Sodium: 276.7mg 11%

Thiamin: 0.3mg 27%

Calories From Fat: 318.7

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.