Pistachio Pesto with Basil

Name: Pistachio Pesto with Basil
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1 cup shelled pistachios; 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves; 1 small garlic clove; ½ cup olive oil; ¼ cup grated parmesan (or dairy-free parmesan / 1 tbsp nutritional yeast); 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; ½ teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

Prep:10min

Pistachio pesto is a Sicilian version of classic basil pesto. The pistachios create a buttery flavor and subtle sweetness. Made with pistachios, basil, garlic, lemon, and olive oil, this recipe can be tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or spooned on roasted vegetables. or served with bread.

Updated at: Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:39:10 GMT