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Pistacchio Pesto

Prep Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 100 grams pistachios
  • 1/2 garlic clove
  • 1 handful of basil leaves
  • 1 handful of mint leaves
  • 10 grams Parmesan grated
  • 60 ml of olive oil
  • a pinch sea salt
  • a pinch freshly ground black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Add the pistachios, garlic and herbs to a mortar and pestle. Then grind to a rough paste.
  • You can use a food processor but, it is best to use the pestle.
  • Then mix in the oil and Parmesan and stir until thoroughly combined.
  • Taste and season salt and pepper and add the lemon juice.