Pistachio Pesto

Pistachios add a different flavor twist to pesto

Ingredients:  

• 2  cloves garlic
• 1/2  cup shelled pistachios
• 2  cups loosely packed basil
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2  teaspoon salt
• 1/3  cup extra-virgin olive oil (or enough to make dip creamy)
• 1/4  cup shredded Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Cooking Instructions:

1. Place garlic in food processor; pulse until chopped. Add pistachios, basil, lemon juice and salt; pulse until nuts are finely chopped.
2. Add olive oil gradually through food chute and process until well combined. Add cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times.