Pistachio Pesto

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

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 20 mins
• Calories: 383 Calories

Ingredients

• salt to taste
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
• ½ cup finely grated Pecorino Romano cheese
• 1 ½ cups unsalted roasted shelled pistachios
• 2 scallions, cut into 2-inch lengths and julienned

Recipe Instructions

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.