Pistachio-Basil Pesto

By chefbobby

Ingredients

• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• 2 cups loosely packed basil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

Preparation

Step 1

Place garlic in food processor; pulse until chopped. Add pistachios, basil, lemon juice and salt; pulse until nuts are finely chopped. Add olive oil gradually through food chute and process until well combined. Add cheese and pulse 2 or 3 times.