Wonderful Pistachios Pesto

Rich pistachio nuttiness and vibrant basil make this pesto a flavorful addition to pasta, pizza, and more. Made with simple, fresh ingredients, it’ll send store-bought pesto packing!

Cook TIme

10

mins

Total Time

15

mins

Calories*

115

* per serving

Serves

12

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Wonderful Pistachios No Shells Lightly Salted
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 2 cups fresh basil
  • 1 cup baby spinach
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (from 1 Wonderful Seedless Lemon)

Instructions

  1. Pulse pistachios and garlic in the bottom of a blender or food processor. Add the basil and spinach and pulse to combine.
  2. With the blender or processor running, add the oil in a steady stream and blend until mostly smooth.
  3. Add the cheese and pulse to combine. Season with salt and black pepper. Stir in lemon zest.

Nutrition

  • Calories 115
  • Total Fat 11.5g
  • Sat. Fat 2g
  • Cholesterol 1.5mg
  • Sodium 43mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 2g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.5g
  • Total Sugars 0.5g
  • Added Sugars 0g
  • Protein 3g
  • Vitamin D 0mcg
  • Calcium 23mg
  • Iron 0.5mg
  • Potassium 13mg

Dietary Needs

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In this recipe

No Shells

Lightly Salted

With just a pinch of salt, each serving of Wonderful Pistachios Lightly Salted is a perfectly seasoned, low-sodium* snack. A healthy salt‑ernative.

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