Pistachio Arugula Pesto
This easy, pistachio pesto provides a sweetness, that you can't really achieve from other nuts. It's perfect for your next pasta night, spread onto a sandwich or mixed into a tasty chicken salad. Ready in 5 minutes!
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 243kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup pistachios already out of the shell
- 2 packed cups arugula
- 2 garlic cloves peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
- 1/4 cup lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 6 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water more if needed
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a food processor, and blend until smooth.
- Add more water, 1 tablespoon at a time, if necessary to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
Nutrition
Calories: 243kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 23g | Sodium: 389mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin C: 5mg