PISTACHIO PESTO

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

Provided by Vivian

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

  • Place shelled pistachios in the bowl of a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Add olive oil, mint, and garlic; pulse to combine.
  • Transfer to a bowl. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese and scallions; season with salt.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 383.2 calories, Carbohydrate 9.3 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 35.4 g, Fiber 3.3 g, Protein 9.8 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 276.7 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

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