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Pistachio Pesto {Paleo}

Cassie
Ditch the pine nuts and find even more flavor with pistachio pesto! This pesto is made without cheese and you definitely don't miss it.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American, Italian
Servings 1.5 cups

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup shelled pistachios
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ lemon, juiced

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor, pulse basil, lemon, garlic, salt and a little olive oil until smooth.
  • Add the pistachios and the rest of the EVOO and pulse until the mixture reaches a good pest consistency.
  • Add EVOO until you find your desired pesto consistency.
Keyword basil, EVOO, Pistachios