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Basil Pistachio Pesto

Here's how you make Basil Pistachio Pesto
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  • Servings: 3
  • Prep: 5m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 3 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 3 cups well-packed fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cups packed fresh parsley leaves
  • 1 cup toasted unsalted pistachios
  • 8 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups extra-virgin olive oil
  • Fresh grated Parmesan or Roman cheese, to taste-optional
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: In a food processor, add basil, parsley, pistachios, garlic and salt. Turn on processor and add 1 1/2 cups of the olive oil in a slow, steady stream. Process to make a smooth paste, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl occasionally.

  • Step 2: Mix in cheese if you like.

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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