Ingredients

1/2 cup pistachios, shelled and unsalted

5 cloves garlic

1 shallot

2 tbsp lime juice

1 tsp lime zest

1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese

1/2 tsp ground black pepper

1/3 cup olive oil

1 tsp salt (or to taste)

water (optional)

Directions

1.  In a food processor, blend the pistachios, garlic, shallot, lime juice, lime zest, parmesan cheese, and black pepper until smooth.  Add the olive oil slowly and continue to blend.

2.  Transfer out of food processor and mix in salt (to taste) and water (to desired thickness).