Pistachio Mint Pesto with Eureka Lemon Olive Oil
Try this fresh twist on the classic Italian condiment! The perfect base recipe to use any bounty of fresh herbs and modify to suit your taste.
Excellent when served on grilled fish, as a pizza base, or with pasta.
Pistachio Mint Pesto with Eureka Lemon Olive Oil
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Dips and Sauces
Ingredients
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2 Cups mint
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2/3 Cup pistachios, toasted
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2/3 Cup Eureka Lemon Olive Oil
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1 Tsp. Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
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¼ Tsp. Black pepper, freshly ground
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½ Cup parmesan, finely grated
Directions
Finely chop 1 Tbsp. pistachios and set aside.
In a food processor or blender, add the mint, remaining nuts, Eureka Lemon Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic Sea Salt, and pepper. Blend until a course puree forms, or your preferred texture. The recipe shown is a rustic or coarse puree.
Transfer to a small bowl and stir in parmesan.
When serving, add reserved nuts and drizzle with more Eurkea Lemon Olive Oil, if desired.
If freezing, add contents to a jar or container, top with extra Eureka Lemon Olive Oil and freeze upright.
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Recipe Note
This is the perfect base recipe to use the bounty of any tender garden herbs!
Try with fresh cilantro and Persian Lime Olive Oil or parsley and Leek Olive Oil. It also works exceptionally well with our Garlic Olive Oil and a blend of chives, basil, parsley, dill, and cilantro.
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Pistachio Mint Pesto with Eureka Lemon Olive Oil
- Author
- Shelley Urbanowicz
- Category
Dips and Sauces
Ingredients
- 2 Cups mint
- 2/3 Cup pistachios, toasted
- 2/3 Cup Eureka Lemon Olive Oil
- 1 Tsp. Roasted Garlic Sea Salt
- ¼ Tsp. Black pepper, freshly ground
- ½ Cup parmesan, finely grated
Directions
- Finely chop 1 Tbsp. pistachios and set aside.
- In a food processor or blender, add the mint, remaining nuts, Eureka Lemon Olive Oil, Roasted Garlic Sea Salt, and pepper. Blend until a course puree forms, or your preferred texture. The recipe shown is a rustic or coarse puree.
- Transfer to a small bowl and stir in parmesan.
- When serving, add reserved nuts and drizzle with more Eurkea Lemon Olive Oil, if desired.
- If freezing, add contents to a jar or container, top with extra Eureka Lemon Olive Oil and freeze upright.
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