Pistachio Pesto

Name: Pistachio Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: Indonesian
Ingredients: 3 cups lightly-packed fresh basil leaves; 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan; 1/3 cup shelled pistachios; 3 cloves garlic; 1 tsp sea salt; 1/2 tsp freshly-cracked black pepper; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

This simple basil pistachio pesto recipe is easy to make in the blender or food processor, and loaded up with the best fresh flavors! See notes above for possible ingredient substitutions.

⏱ 5 min 🔨 Prep 5min 📊 Easy ⭐ 5.0 (24) 👁 5

Ingredients

4 servings

3 cups lightly-packed fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
1/3 cup shelled pistachios
3 cloves garlic
1 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp freshly-cracked black pepper
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil, Parmesan, pistachios, garlic, salt and pepper together until finely-chopped.
With the food processor or blender still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until it is completely combined. Pause the food processor or blender and scrape down the sides, then pulse again until the mixture is smooth.
Serve immediately. Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months.

💰 Cost Estimate

Total Ingredients
$4641.00

Per Serving
$1160.00/serving

🏠 Savings
~$9282.00 vs buying!

📋 Price Breakdown (86% ingredients detected)

Ingredient	Amount	Subtotal
lightly-packed fresh basil leaves	3 cups	$3557.00
freshly grated Parmesan	0.5 cup	$313.00
shelled pistachios	0.3333333333333333 cup	-
garlic	3 cloves	$593.00
sea salt	1 tsp	$1.00
freshly-cracked black pepper	0.5 tsp	$11.00
extra-virgin olive oil	0.5 cup	$166.00