Pistachio Pesto

This is a slight change from the original pesto. Lemon zest keeps it lively. Pistachio's keeps it a little cheaper then pine nuts. If you don't like cilantro use all basil. I myself love cilantro. Serve over hot pasta, dollop of pesto in vegetable or chicken soup, use pesto instead of your favorite spread on your sandwich, top a pizza with it and spread some on salmon or chicken then bake.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh basil
• 1⁄2 cup cilantro
• 1  cup  shelled dry roasted pistachio nut
• 2 -3  cloves garlic
• 1⁄4-2⁄3 cup olive oil or 1⁄4-2⁄3 cup pistachio oil
• 1  teaspoon lemons, zest of or 1  teaspoon lime zest
• 1⁄4 cup  grated parmesan cheese or 1⁄4 cup  grated asiago cheese

Directions

1. Put all of the ingredients in the food processor or blender and puree until smooth.
2. Start with 1/4 cup oil adding more if you need.