Best Pistachio Watercress And Gouda Pesto Recipes

Pepita, Cilantro and Gouda Pesto image

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup lightly toasted pepitas
3 cups loosely packed fresh cilantro
1/2 teaspoon chopped garlic
1/2 teaspoon orange zest
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated aged Gouda cheese
1/2 cup grapeseed oil

Steps:

Put the pepitas in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the cilantro, garlic, orange zest and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Gouda and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the grapeseed oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

Watercress and Pistachios Pesto image

Provided by Boomette

Categories Cheese

Time 15m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

6 cups watercress, packed
1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
1/2 cup parmegianao reggiano parmesan cheese, grated
4 teaspoons lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/2 cup canola oil, approximately
salt

Steps:

In a food processor, finely chop all ingredients except the oil. Incorporate the oil in the whole of the food processor while it's on until you have a creamy consistancy and lightly grainy. Add salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 779, Fat 75.4, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 22, Sodium 425, Carbohydrate 12.8, Fiber 3.8, Sugar 3, Protein 18.5