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potato-pesto-beauty

Citrus, Pistachio & Herb Pesto

What could be better than a bright, lemony pesto to bring just about any dish to life in the summer months? So simple, flavorful and versatile…you will reach for it all the time to bring a little zest to any dish!

potato-pesto-beauty

Ingredients

1 lemon (zest and juice)
2 cups mixed basil, mint leaves, and parsley (heavy on basil, light on mint)
1/2 cup roasted pistachios
1 tablespoon capers
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (plus more if needed)

Instructions

1

Start by zesting and juicing the lemon.

2

Gather a mixture of basil, mint leaves, and parsley, totaling approximately 2 cups. Create a mix to your liking. I liked to err on the side of more basil than mint but just adjust to your personal preference.

3

In a blender or food processor, combine the roasted pistachios, capers, and salt until you’ve created a rough paste.

4

Pour in 1/4 cup of extra virgin olive oil into the blender and continue to blend until everything is well incorporated.

5

Blend the ingredients together until a thick paste-like consistency is achieved.

6

Add the lemon zest to the mixture and continue blending.

7

Check the thickness of the pesto. If it appears too thick to your liking, gradually add more olive oil and lemon juice to reach the desired consistency. Blend again until well incorporated.

8

Give the pesto one final blitz to ensure all the flavors are well combined and the texture is smooth.

And if you want to learn more details about how easy it is to make this dish, just click on the video below and watch it now!

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