Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

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.

Butter Club Notes

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.

How to Make Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

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Cilantro Pistachio Pesto: Build the Base
01

Build the Base:

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

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto: Add the Greens
02

Add the Greens:

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

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto: Emulsify the Pesto
03

Emulsify the Pesto:

Slowly drizzle in the remaining oil until smooth.

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto: Store
04

Taste and Finish:

Adjust the seasoning and serve or refrigerate.

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

Cilantro Pistachio Pesto

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.

By Alex Stone

Prep15 minCook0 minTotal15 MINUTESDifficultyEasy
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Ingredients

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Instructions

Instructions

  1. ½ cup pistachios, 2 jalapeños, 2 cloves garlic, 2 tbsp avocado oil
  2. 2 cups cilantro, ¼ cup parsley, 2 cups spinach, ⅓ cup lemon juice, 1 tsp kosher salt, ½ tsp black pepper
  3. remaining avocado oil

Nutrition (Approximate Per Serving)

Yield

About 2 cups pesto — Serving size: 2 tablespoons

Calories
84
Carbohydrates
3 g
Protein
2 g
Fat
8 g
Saturated Fat
1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2 g
Monounsaturated Fat
5 g
Cholesterol
0 mg
Sodium
74 mg
Potassium
122 mg
Fiber
1 g
Total Sugars
0 g
Vitamin A
1185 IU
Vitamin C
8 mg
Calcium
28 mg
Iron
1 mg

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