Nut-Free Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Indulge in the luxurious, vibrant flavors of Nut-Free Creamy Pistachio Sauce—an allergy-friendly twist on traditional pistachio sauces, packed with wholesome ingredients and irresistible creaminess. This dairy-free and vegan recipe replaces nuts with nutrient-rich sunflower seeds, blended to perfection with fresh spinach, basil, and zesty lemon juice for a flavor explosion. Nutritional yeast adds a delightful cheesy note, while garlic and olive oil enrich the sauce with savory depth. Ready in minutes, this silky green sauce is perfect for drizzling over pasta, dipping veggies, or spreading on sandwiches. Enjoy a versatile, plant-based delight that's as nourishing as it is delicious!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Raw sunflower seeds
- 2 cups Water
- 3 tablespoons Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 3 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Spinach
Instructions
Begin by soaking the raw sunflower seeds in 2 cups of water for at least 2 hours. This will soften them and aid in achieving a creamy texture.
Drain the soaked sunflower seeds and rinse them under cold water, then transfer to a blender.
Add 1 cup of fresh spinach to the blender for a vibrant green color and added nutrition.
Add 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, 0.5 cup of fresh basil leaves, and 3 tablespoons of nutritional yeast to the blender.
Peel and roughly chop 2 garlic cloves, then add them to the blender along with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 0.5 teaspoon of black pepper.
Blend all the ingredients together until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency, adding water a tablespoon at a time if necessary to help the blending process.
Taste and adjust seasoning as desired, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your preference.
Transfer the creamy pistachio sauce to a serving bowl or jar and refrigerate any leftovers. This sauce can be stored for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
139 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 12.1 g | 15% | |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5 g | 8% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 256 mg | 11% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.8 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 8% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.3 g | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 37 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 1.2 mg | 7% | |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 4% | |
*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.
