Vegan Basil Pesto

Step 1

Add the basil, almonds, pistachios, tea, garlic, 3/4 teaspoon salt and lemon zest to a food processor. Cover and pulse a few times.

Step 2

Drizzle in the oil while pureeing; continue to process until the mixture makes a coarse pesto. Add salt to taste.

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• 1 1/2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

• 1/3 cup smoked almonds

• 1/3 cup shelled lightly salted roasted pistachios (from about 3/4 cup shell-on)

• 1/4 cup unsweetened green tea, chilled or at room temperature

• 2 large cloves garlic

• Salt

• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest

• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil