Basil Pistachio Pesto

Ingredients

• 6 bunches fresh basil
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 1 cup olive oil
• 1 clove garlic
• 1-2 lemons
• 2 Tbsp. parmesan
• salt and pepper to taste

Directions

Wash the basil and remove any wilted leaves. Roughly chop pistachios and garlic. Zest and juice 1-2 lemons. Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until smooth.

***Optional – instead of pistachios you can use traditional pine nuts, or walnuts, almonds, etc.

***For a thinner pesto, add more olive oil.

***Makes approximately 1 pint.