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Savory Pistachio and Herb Garnish

Top down view of smashed pistachios, dried cranberries, chopped rosemary in a white bowl with a spoon. Rosemary sprig and lemon half on the side. Cropped close.

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This savory pistachio and herb garnish is festive, healthy, and delicious. Serve this savory pistachio recipe over vegetables, chicken, mushroom pasta, or steak.

Ingredients

  • ½ cup roasted and salted pistachios, shelled
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 1 lemon, zested
  • ½ lemon, juiced
  • 1 Tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped
  • 3 Tbsp olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • pinch, black pepper

Instructions

  • Place shelled pistachios in a ziploc bag and leave a small corner open so that air can escape.  Get a big spoon and smash the pistachios in the bag until all have been hit.
  • Place smashed pistachios in a bag and stir in all the other ingredients.  Remember to zest the lemon before juicing!
  • Add more lemon juice and salt to taste.  Happy eating! Beckie

Notes

  • This pistachio and herb garnish recipe tastes best if it has had time to marinate at least 30 minutes. I think it tastes even better the next day.
  • Don't have pistachios?  Try almonds, pecans, walnuts, pine nuts, or brazil nuts.
  • Don't have fresh rosemary?  Try fresh parsley, sage, basil, or cilantro.
  • Don't have fresh lemon juice?  Try orange juice or a splash of vinegar.