Pistachio Pesto Croissant Sandwich with Arugula and Goat Cheese

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Flaky croissants filled with homemade pistachio pesto, fresh arugula, and creamy goat cheese, offering a sophisticated and nutty brunch sandwich. This Italian-inspired brunch recipe (vegetarian), ready in about 15 minutes, combines unsalted pistachios, shelled, fresh basil leaves, garlic cloves into a breakfast that fuels the morning without the midday crash — make-ahead-friendly and balanced enough to anchor the first meal of the day. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 4, so it sits comfortably in a weekly breakfast rotation alongside fruit, yogurt, or coffee. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 15 min Serves 4 Italian cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a food processor, combine 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachios, 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves, and 2 garlic cloves. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Step 2: With the processor running, slowly stream in 1/3 cup olive oil until the mixture emulsifies into a thick sauce.
  3. Step 3: Add 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper. Pulse briefly to combine. Taste and adjust seasoning.
  4. Step 4: Slice 4 large croissants horizontally without cutting all the way through, creating a pocket.
  5. Step 5: Spread about 2 tbsp goat cheese evenly inside each croissant, then spoon 2 tbsp of pistachio pesto over the cheese.
  6. Step 6: Fill each croissant with 1/2 cup fresh arugula, close gently, and serve immediately for a fresh, nutty brunch sandwich.

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