Description
This vibrant Cilantro Pistachio Pesto is a fresh, flavorful sauce made with packed cilantro, roasted pistachios, jalapeño, and garlic, blended into a smooth, zesty pesto. It’s versatile for serving over pasta, grilled meats, or as a dip with bread.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup packed fresh cilantro
- 1/2 cup shelled roasted pistachios
- 1 jalapeño, seeds removed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 lime, juiced
- 3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- 2-3 tablespoons water, to thin pesto
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients. Remove seeds from the jalapeño to reduce heat if desired, and measure out all ingredients before starting.
- Combine ingredients in food processor. Add cilantro, roasted pistachios, jalapeño, garlic cloves, lime juice, olive oil, water, salt, and freshly ground black pepper into the bowl of a food processor.
- Process until smooth. Pulse and blend the ingredients, scraping down the sides as needed to ensure even mixing. Continue processing until you reach a smooth, creamy pesto consistency.
- Adjust consistency and seasoning. Add additional water if needed to thin the pesto to your preferred consistency, and add extra salt or pepper to taste.
- Serve. Use immediately or refrigerate in an airtight container. The pesto serves 4 and can be used as a sauce, dip, or spread.
Notes
- This pesto is great served with pasta, grilled meats, or as a spread on sandwiches.
- Roasted pistachios add depth of flavor; if unavailable, lightly toast raw pistachios.
- Adjust the jalapeño quantity to control the spiciness.
- The pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Add a bit more lime juice or olive oil if reheating to refresh the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mexican-inspired
