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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.
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Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
American
Prep Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time:
5
minutes
minutes
Servings:
4
people
Author:
Rebecca Clyde MS, RDN
Equipment
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knife
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cutting board
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Measuring Spoons
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Measuring Cups
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High Powered Blender/Food Processor
Ingredients
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1
cup
shelled pistachios
(4 ounces)
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4
cups
fresh spinach
stems removed
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1
cup
basil leaves
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¼
cup
mint leaves
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¾
cup
extra virgin olive oil
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3
cloves
garlic
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½
cup
grated parmesan cheese
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2
tablespoons
lemon or lime juice
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⅛
teaspoon
salt
Instructions
Add all ingredients to food processor or high powered blender. Mix together until smooth. Add more olive oil if it's too dry for you.
Notes
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
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