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Healthy Pistachio Pasta Sauce
This healthy pistachio pasta sauce is not only a delicious sauce, but is a great way to use up extra greens. Make a couple servings to freeze for a quick dinner.
Course Sauce
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
Total Time 5 minutes minutes
Servings 4 people
1 cup shelled pistachios (4 ounces) 4 cups fresh spinach stems removed 1 cup basil leaves ¼ cup mint leaves ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil 3 cloves garlic ½ cup grated parmesan cheese 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice ⅛ teaspoon salt
Swap spinach for arugula or other greens
Add up to ¼ cup additional oil if pesto doesn't blend well
Use pesto as a pasta sauce, top fish or chicken, or use as a salad dressing.
You can also freeze this pesto to use later