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A platter of bread slices around a bowl of Pistachio Gremolata with a tiny spoon.

Pistachio Gremolata

Jani H. Leuschel
A nutty take on the Italian condiment traditionally made with parsley, garlic, and lemon zest. Fast, easy, and super delicious on a wide variety of savory foods.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment, Dip, dressing, Sauces, seasoning
Cuisine American, Healthy, Italian
Servings 4
Calories 62 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed, including tender stems
  • ⅓ cup pistachios, roasted
  • 1 clove garlic Use 2 if they are small.
  • 1½ teaspoons lemon zest, from one lemon
  • pinch salt (optional) Use a fine-textured variety, such as sea salt.

Instructions
 Start Cooking 

  • Wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds, lathering with soap and rinsing under running water.
  • Finely chop parsley on a cutting board or use a food processor to mince. Scrape parsley into a medium bowl or container.
  • Place pistachios in a plastic zip bag. Crush them on a cutting board with a meat mallet. You can also chop them in a food processor, taking care not to process them into butter.
    Add the nuts to the parsley.
  • Grate the garlic clove over the parsley-pistachio mixture.
  • Zest one lemon into the mixture, and add a pinch of fine salt.
  • Thoroughly mix all ingredients.
  • Serve sprinkled over pasta, fish, soups and stews, roasted and grilled vegetables. It adds color, texture, and amazing flavor to a large variety of savory foods!

Notes

To make the gremolata more of a dressing or dip, you can add lemon juice or a Tablespoon of your favorite vinegar and some good-quality olive oil. 
Remember that raw garlic is often harsh and unpleasant to bite into, so be careful with how much you add.

Nutrition

Calories: 62kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gSodium: 4mgPotassium: 151mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 675IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 23mgIron: 1mg
Nutrition Facts
Pistachio Gremolata
Amount per Serving
Calories
62
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Sodium
 
4
mg
0
%
Potassium
 
151
mg
4
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
 
675
IU
14
%
Vitamin C
 
12
mg
15
%
Calcium
 
23
mg
2
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
Keyword anti-inflammatory, antioxidants, beta carotene, cardioprotective, easy, fast, garlic, lemons
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