A variation on the typical pine nut version.

1-1/2 cups packed fresh basil

1 cup olive oil

1 cup roasted pistachios (if they are salted, don’t add salt to the pesto)

½ cup chopped fresh cilantro

1 teaspoon lemon juice

1 round teaspoon minced fresh garlic

½ teaspoon Kosher salt

1/8 teaspoon black pepper

Please all ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and purée.  Store, covered, in the refrigerator.

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