Pistachio Mixed Herb Pesto

By kiwill

Ingredients

• 1/2 garlic clove - (to 1) -- peeled
• 2 cups flat-leaf parsley - (packed)
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon thyme leaves
• 2 tablespoons fresh tarragon leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh sage leaves
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
• 3/4 cup roasted pistachios
• Salt -- to taste
• Freshly-ground black pepper -- to taste
• 2/3 cup olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Into a blender with the motor running, add the garlic and pulse until finely chopped. Add all of the herbs, cheese, pistachios, salt, and pepper to the blender, and blend until finely chopped. With the blender running, add the olive oil in a steady stream until the mixture becomes creamy and emulsified.

Serve over pasta or use as topping for bruschetta.

This recipe yields approximately 1 cup.