High Protein Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Elevate your meals with this indulgent yet guilt-free High Protein Creamy Pistachio Sauce, designed to add vibrant flavor while packing a nutritional punch. This quick and easy recipe combines the rich nuttiness of finely chopped pistachios with the creamy tang of Greek yogurt and the light, silky texture of almond milk. Parmesan cheese adds a layer of savory depth, while fresh basil and a splash of lemon juice bring bright, zesty notes to every bite. Perfectly balanced garlic, olive oil, and a touch of seasoning tie it all together into a velvety, protein-rich sauce that’s ready in just 10 minutes with no cooking required! Whether drizzled over pasta, paired with grilled vegetables, or served as a dip for pita chips, this sauce is a versatile, healthy twist on classic indulgence. Try it today and savor the fusion of gourmet flavor and muscle-building nutrition!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 cup plain Greek yogurt
- 0.5 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 0.5 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 units garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 cup fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Place the shelled pistachios in a food processor. Process until they are finely chopped but not fully turned into a paste.
Add the garlic cloves to the food processor and pulse a few times until well combined with the pistachios.
Add the plain Greek yogurt, unsweetened almond milk, grated parmesan cheese, lemon juice, olive oil, fresh basil leaves, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure everything is evenly mixed.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the creamy pistachio sauce to a serving bowl or store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use. It can be stored for up to 3 days.
Serve the sauce over pasta, as a topping for grilled vegetables, or even as a high-protein dip with fresh veggies or pita chips.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1267 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 97.8 g | 125% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.5 g | 108% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.2 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 64 mg | 22% | |
| Sodium | 2019 mg | 88% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.8 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.9 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 18.2 g | ||
| Protein | 64.9 g | 130% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.1 mcg | 5% | |
| Calcium | 1080 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 5.7 mg | 32% | |
| Potassium | 1647 mg | 35% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
