Chunky Parsley Pesto with Pistachios

This is a light and flavorful chunky vegetarian parsley pesto recipe made with fresh oranges, shelled pistachios, a bit of garlic, and olive oil.

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Serve this bright and flavorful chunky parsley pistachio pesto with chicken, scallops, pasta, or vegetables.

Chunky Parsley Pesto with Pistachios

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This is a light and flavorful chunky vegetarian parsley pesto recipe is made with oranges, pistachios, parsley, garlic, and olive oil.

• Author: beckie
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 15 minutes
• Yield: 6
• Category: Condiment
• Method: No Cooking Involved
• Cuisine: International
• Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

• ½ cup unsalted roasted shelled pistachios, chopped
• ¾ cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 medium orange, zested
• 2 medium oranges supremed, segmented & diced
• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon e.v. olive oil
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• pinch black pepper

Instructions

• Zest one orange and then supreme it (cut the fleshy fruit from the membrane) along with the other orange.  
• Dice both oranges, mince garlic, chop parsley, and pistachios (you can also lightly pulse in a food processor).
• Mix all ingredients in a bowl.  Add salt and olive oil to taste.
• Serve parsley pesto (warm or at room temperature) over beans and rice or on your favorite veggies or pasta. Happy Eating!  Beckie