Pistachio-Citrus Pesto With Green Beans & Gemelli Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Pistachio-Citrus Pesto With Green Beans & Gemelli is a vibrant and flavorful pasta dish that combines the nuttiness of pistachios with the freshness of citrus. The pesto is made by blending pistachios, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil until smooth. It is then tossed with cooked gemelli pasta and blanched green beans for a satisfying and nutritious meal. The dish is finished with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese for added richness.

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Ingredients for Pistachio-Citrus Pesto With Green Beans & Gemelli Recipe

  • 1/4 cup Shelled Pistachios
  • 1/2 cloves Cloves Garlic
  • 1/4 Zest Lemon
  • 0.06 cup Olive Oil
  • 2 ounce Gemelli Pasta
  • 1/4 cup Green Beans, Trimmed
  • as needed Parmesan Cheese For Serving

Directions: Pistachio-citrus Pesto With Green Beans & Gemelli Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a food processor, combine pistachios, garlic, lemon zest, and olive oil until smooth.
  • STEP 2.Cook the gemelli pasta according to package instructions, adding the green beans in the last few minutes of cooking.
  • STEP 3.Drain the pasta and green beans, reserving some of the cooking water.
  • STEP 4.Toss the pasta and green beans with the pistachio-citrus pesto, adding some of the reserved cooking water to loosen the sauce if needed.
  • STEP 5.Serve the pasta dish with a sprinkle of Parmesan cheese.

Cooking Tips

  • To blanch the green beans, cook them in boiling water for a few minutes, then transfer them to ice water to stop the cooking process.
  • You can substitute other types of pasta like penne or fusilli if gemelli is not available.
  • For a creamier pesto, add a spoonful of Greek yogurt or ricotta cheese.

Storage and Serving

  • Leftover pasta can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  • To reheat, gently warm it in a pan with a splash of water or olive oil.
  • Serve the pistachio-citrus pesto pasta as a main dish or as a side with grilled chicken or fish.
Nutrition
value
390
calories per serving
11 g Fat24 g Protein94 g Carbs7 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    11g
  • Protein
    24g
  • Carbs
    94g
  • Fiber
    7g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    94g
  • Protein
    24g
  • Fiber
    7g

Fats

  • Fat
    11g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    268mg
  • Iron
    6mg
  • Vitamin A
    1133mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    3mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    121mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    0mcg
  • Vitamin C
    65mg
  • Vitamin E
    6mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    130mg
  • Manganese
    < 1mg
  • Phosphorus
    383mg
  • Selenium
    8mcg
  • Zinc
    3mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp