Pistachio-Feta Pesto

Name: Pistachio-Feta Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: american
Ingredients: 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 2 green onions, chopped; 3/4 cup crumbled feta; 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup shelled pistachios; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tbsp lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon

Prep Time15 min
Total Time15 min
Makes1 cup

By Chatelaine

Pistachio-feta pesto on top of roast lamb with a side of caponata.

Ryan Szulc

This fresh take on pesto is delicious as a dip. It will also brighten up grilled meat and poultry.

Ingredients

2 garlic cloves, peeled
2 green onions, chopped
3/4 cup crumbled feta
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup shelled pistachios
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice, about 1/2 lemon

Instructions

Whirl all ingredients in a food processor until smooth, about 1 min.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 59, Protein 2g, Carbohydrates 2g, Fat 5g, Fibre 1g, Sodium 77mg.

Delicious served alongside our roast lamb and caponata dinner.

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