Step 1

In the food processor and being sure to take your time, pulse a cup of raw pistachios until coarsely chopped. Add the pressed garlic, basil and parsley. When all of that is mixed well, slowly add a half cup of olive oil until combined well. Add the lemon juice, salt and pepper and combine until well mixed. Depending on your desired consistency, add more olive oil 2 Tbsp at a time (I usually end up adding 4 Tbsp). Nirvana.