Santa Maria Tri-Tip with Pistachio Pesto

Ingredients

• 1 beef Tri-Tip Roast (about 2 pounds), trimmed
• 1/2 cup olive oil, divided
• 1 pound zucchini, divided
• 1 lemon, halved
• 1 pound cherry tomatoes, halved
• Salt and pepper, to taste
• 2 tablespoons fresh basil, torn
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, torn

Rub:

• 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
• 1 tablespoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated garlic
• 1-1/2 teaspoons granulated onion
• 1-1/2 teaspoons salt

Pesto:

• 3/4 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup salted pistachios, toasted
• 4 garlic cloves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley
• 1/4 cup fresh basil