
Build the Base:
Blend the pistachios, jalapeños, garlic, and a little oil until smooth.

Pistachios bring a rounded richness to this bright, cilantro-forward pesto. A little jalapeño keeps the green sauce lively whether it is tossed with pasta or spread into a tortilla.
I love pesto because once you've got the basic technique down, you can take it in just about any direction. This version leans heavily on cilantro, but the spinach rounds everything out without stealing the spotlight. The pistachios make it a little richer than a traditional pesto, and the jalapeños leave just enough heat to keep things interesting. I almost always keep a jar of this around because it's just as good on tacos as it is tossed with pasta.

Blend the pistachios, jalapeños, garlic, and a little oil until smooth.

Blend in the cilantro, parsley, spinach, and lemon juice.

Slowly drizzle in the remaining oil until smooth.

Adjust the seasoning and serve or refrigerate.

Pistachios bring a rounded richness to this bright, cilantro-forward pesto. A little jalapeño keeps the green sauce lively whether it is tossed with pasta or spread into a tortilla.
About 2 cups pesto — Serving size: 2 tablespoons

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