Pistachio Herb Pesto
Extract from Pestos, Tapenades, and Spreads: 40 Simple Recipes for Delicious Toppings, Sauces & Dips • By Stacey Printz • Published by Chronicle BooksAbout
from Pestos, Tapenades & Spreads
This pesto is woven together with different herbal accents making for a complex topping. The crunchy texture and concentrated flavor create a dynamic crust for pork chops or sea bass.
- Lauren J. favorited Pistachio Herb Pesto 06 Feb 01:37
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Step 1
Place the nuts, thyme, parsley, tarragon, garlic, lemon juice and Parmesan cheese into the bowl of a food processor and pulse until a coarse mixture forms. With the machine running gradually stream in the oil and blend until the pesto emulsifies.
Makes about 1 cup
Serving Suggestions
Generously spoon over grilled or roasted pork chops.
For a simple salad, thin the pesto with more olive oil, and spoon over thick slices of fresh heirloom tomatoes.
Paddle a thick layer of this pesto onto sea bass or halibut and broil or bake.