Zesty Yoghurt & Pistachio PestoZesty Yoghurt & Pistachio Pesto
Zesty Yoghurt & Pistachio Pesto
Zesty Yoghurt & Pistachio Pesto
The Zesty Yoghurt & Pistachio Pesto lends a perfect balance of creamy and zesty notes, enhancing the Spring Green Soup with a harmonious burst of flavors.
Jess Murphy
Jess Murphy
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Zesty Yoghurt & Pistachio Pesto
Zesty Yoghurt & Pistachio Pesto
Prep Time10 Minutes
Servings4
Cook Time25 Minutes
Ingredients
3 cups fresh basil leaves
Shelled roasted green pistachios
45g parmesan cheese
3 cloves garlic
1 lemon
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
Red pepper flakes
250g Greek yoghurt
1 tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard
2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
1 tsp raw honey
Small handful of finely chopped mint or parsley
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
Directions

Zesty Yoghurt Dressing:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients for the yoghurt dressing - Greek yoghurt, Dijon or wholegrain mustard, cold-pressed olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, raw honey, finely chopped mint or parsley, and minced garlic if using.
  2. Assemble the Food Processor: Set up your food processor, ensuring it's clean and ready for use.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the Greek yoghurt, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, raw honey, chopped mint or parsley, and minced garlic (if using) into the food processor.
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Turn on the food processor and blend the ingredients until they form a smooth and creamy consistency. This should take a few minutes to ensure all the flavors are well combined.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more lemon juice, honey, or herbs based on your preference.
  6. Transfer to a Container: Once satisfied with the taste and texture, transfer the zesty yoghurt dressing into a container. This can be refrigerated until you're ready to use it.

 

Pistachio Pesto:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Collect the ingredients for the pesto - fresh basil leaves, shelled roasted green pistachios, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Assemble the Food Processor: Ensure your food processor is clean and ready for use.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In the food processor, add the fresh basil leaves, roasted pistachios, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  4. Pulse to Coarse Texture: Pulse the dry ingredients until they form a coarse texture. This should create a chunky base for your pesto.
  5. Drizzle in Olive Oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the pesto reaches your desired consistency - whether you prefer it smooth or with a bit of texture.
  6. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. Consider the saltiness of the parmesan when seasoning.
  7. Adjust Consistency: If needed, you can adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil. Blend again until well incorporated.
  8. Zest from Lemon: Grate the zest from the lemon into the pesto for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
  9. Final Blend: Give the pesto a final quick blend to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
  10. Transfer to a Jar: Transfer the pistachio pesto to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.
10 minutes
Prep Time
25 minutes
Cook Time
4
Servings

Shop Ingredients

Makes 4 servings
3 cups fresh basil leaves
SuperValu Fresh Basil (20 g)
SuperValu Fresh Basil (20 g)
€1.19€59.50/kg
Shelled roasted green pistachios
Pistachio Ice-cream Mochi (192 g)
Pistachio Ice-cream Mochi (192 g)
€5.99€31.20/kg
45g parmesan cheese
SuperValu Parmesan Cheese Shavings (100 g)
SuperValu Parmesan Cheese Shavings (100 g)
€2.39€23.90/kg
3 cloves garlic
SuperValu Garlic (3 Piece)
SuperValu Garlic (3 Piece)
€1.05€0.35 each
1 lemon
SuperValu Loose Lemons (1 Piece)
SuperValu Loose Lemons (1 Piece)
6 for €2.50
€0.55
100 ml extra virgin olive oil
SuperValu Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 ml)
SuperValu Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 ml)
€2.99€11.96/l
Red pepper flakes
Not Available
250g Greek yoghurt
SuperValu Greek Style Natural Yogurt (500 g)
SuperValu Greek Style Natural Yogurt (500 g)
€1.19€2.38/kg
1 tbsp Dijon or wholegrain mustard
SuperValu Signature Tastes Wholegrain Mustard with Honey (200 g)
SuperValu Signature Tastes Wholegrain Mustard with Honey (200 g)
€1.99€9.95/kg
2 tbsp cold-pressed olive oil
SuperValu Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 ml)
SuperValu Extra Virgin Olive Oil (250 ml)
€2.99€11.96/l
1 tbsp lemon juice
SuperValu Loose Lemons (1 Piece)
SuperValu Loose Lemons (1 Piece)
6 for €2.50
€0.55
1 tsp lemon zest
SuperValu Loose Lemons (1 Piece)
SuperValu Loose Lemons (1 Piece)
6 for €2.50
€0.55
1 tsp raw honey
Boyne Valley Raw Honey (340 g)
Boyne Valley Raw Honey (340 g)
€5.99€17.62/kg
Small handful of finely chopped mint or parsley
SuperValu Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley (25 g)
SuperValu Fresh Flat Leaf Parsley (25 g)
€1.19€47.60/kg
1 clove garlic, minced (optional)
SuperValu Garlic (3 Piece)
SuperValu Garlic (3 Piece)
€1.05€0.35 each

Directions

Zesty Yoghurt Dressing:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Gather all the ingredients for the yoghurt dressing - Greek yoghurt, Dijon or wholegrain mustard, cold-pressed olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, raw honey, finely chopped mint or parsley, and minced garlic if using.
  2. Assemble the Food Processor: Set up your food processor, ensuring it's clean and ready for use.
  3. Combine Ingredients: Add the Greek yoghurt, mustard, olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, raw honey, chopped mint or parsley, and minced garlic (if using) into the food processor.
  4. Blend Until Smooth: Turn on the food processor and blend the ingredients until they form a smooth and creamy consistency. This should take a few minutes to ensure all the flavors are well combined.
  5. Taste and Adjust: Taste the dressing and adjust the seasoning if necessary. You can add more lemon juice, honey, or herbs based on your preference.
  6. Transfer to a Container: Once satisfied with the taste and texture, transfer the zesty yoghurt dressing into a container. This can be refrigerated until you're ready to use it.

 

Pistachio Pesto:

  1. Prepare Ingredients: Collect the ingredients for the pesto - fresh basil leaves, shelled roasted green pistachios, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon, extra virgin olive oil, red pepper flakes, salt, and pepper.
  2. Assemble the Food Processor: Ensure your food processor is clean and ready for use.
  3. Combine Dry Ingredients: In the food processor, add the fresh basil leaves, roasted pistachios, grated parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and a pinch of red pepper flakes.
  4. Pulse to Coarse Texture: Pulse the dry ingredients until they form a coarse texture. This should create a chunky base for your pesto.
  5. Drizzle in Olive Oil: With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil. Continue blending until the pesto reaches your desired consistency - whether you prefer it smooth or with a bit of texture.
  6. Season to Taste: Add salt and pepper to taste. Consider the saltiness of the parmesan when seasoning.
  7. Adjust Consistency: If needed, you can adjust the consistency by adding more olive oil. Blend again until well incorporated.
  8. Zest from Lemon: Grate the zest from the lemon into the pesto for an extra burst of citrus flavor.
  9. Final Blend: Give the pesto a final quick blend to ensure all ingredients are well mixed.
  10. Transfer to a Jar: Transfer the pistachio pesto to a jar or airtight container. It can be stored in the refrigerator for later use.