Low Sodium Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Elevate your meals with this Low Sodium Creamy Pistachio Sauce, a velvety, nutrient-packed recipe perfect for pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a flavorful dip. Crafted from unsalted pistachios, olive oil, and a touch of lemon juice, this ingenious sauce balances indulgence with health, omitting added salt while delivering rich, nutty taste. Nutritional yeast lends a cheesy depth, while fresh parsley brightens the dish with herbal notes. Quick to prepare in under 15 minutes, this sauce showcases its versatility and dietary mindfulness, offering a gourmet experience ideal for those seeking heart-healthy, low-sodium options. A must-have recipe for guilt-free, creamy indulgence!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Unsalted pistachios, shelled
- 1.5 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 cloves Garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Place the unsalted pistachios in a bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes. After soaking, drain and rinse the pistachios.
In a food processor, combine the soaked pistachios, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Add the nutritional yeast, ground black pepper, and 1.5 cups of fresh water to the processor. Blend again until you achieve a creamy consistency. You may need to scrape down the sides occasionally.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning if needed, considering you are keeping the sodium low. You may add a bit of lemon juice and pepper to enhance flavor without using salt.
Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and warm over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is heated through.
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
Serve immediately over your favorite pasta, drizzled over roasted vegetables, or as a dip for bread. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1074 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 94.2 g | 121% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.5 g | 62% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 27 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 40.9 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.6 g | 52% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.9 g | ||
| Protein | 30.8 g | 62% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 174 mg | 13% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 1493 mg | 32% | |
*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.
