How to cook rocket and pistachio pesto

Cook Rocket and Pistachio Pesto

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The Americans call it Arugula, In Europe we call it Rocket but call it what you like it makes a beautifully fresh base for a very quick and easy pesto..

The Americans call it Arugula, In Europe we call it Rocket but call it what you like it makes a beautifully fresh base for a very quick and easy pesto..

Lightly toast the pistachios in a dry skillet, wok or pan. This takes about two to 3 minutes depending on the heat of your pan.

Lightly toast the pistachios in a dry skillet, wok or pan. This takes about two to 3 minutes depending on the heat of your pan.

Add the Rocket/Arugula olive oil chilli flakes salt and pepper together with the toasted pistachios to a food processor. Pulse until a smooth pesto texture is achieved. It's tat quick and easy!

Add the Rocket/Arugula olive oil chilli flakes salt and pepper together with the toasted pistachios to a food processor. Pulse until a smooth pesto texture is achieved. It's tat quick and easy!

I've used it drizzled on toasted ciabatta & topped with roast peppers & melted goats cheese or mixed thru some fresh pasta as a mail or feet to cool in the fridge as a salad.. Instakitchen the blog

  • 2.0c Fresh Rocket / arugula
  • 1/3c Olive oil
  • 1/4c Shelled pistachios lightly toasted
  • 1/4tsp Chilli flakes
  • 1.0 Clove of garlic minced
  • 1.0pch Of salt
  • 1.0pch Pepper
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