Vegan Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Elevate your plant-based cooking with this luxurious Vegan Creamy Pistachio Sauce, a versatile masterpiece that's as rich in flavor as it is packed with nourishing ingredients. Made with soaked raw pistachios, silky almond milk, and a hint of nutritional yeast for that cheesy twist, this dairy-free sauce achieves a perfectly smooth and velvety texture. Brightened with zesty lemon juice, aromatic garlic, and fresh basil, it offers a delightful balance of nutty, creamy, and herbaceous flavors. Ready in just 10 minutes of prep time and completely no-cook, it’s an effortless yet gourmet addition to your favorite dishes. Serve it over pasta, as a vibrant dip for veggies, or even as a decadent sandwich spread. Gluten-free, vegan, and utterly delicious, this pistachio sauce is a must-try for lovers of flavorful, plant-based cuisine!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup raw unsalted pistachios
- 1 cup unsweetened almond milk
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
- 0.25 cup fresh basil leaves
Instructions
Place the raw unsalted pistachios in a bowl and cover them with hot water. Allow them to soak for 30 minutes to soften, then drain and rinse well.
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked pistachios, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and olive oil.
Blend the mixture for about 1-2 minutes or until it reaches a smooth, creamy consistency. You may need to stop and scrape down the sides of the blender to ensure the mixture blends evenly.
Add salt and black pepper to taste, then blend again to incorporate the seasonings.
Add the fresh basil leaves and pulse a few times until they are finely chopped and well integrated into the sauce.
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Transfer the sauce to an airtight container and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to thicken slightly.
Serve the sauce over your favorite pasta, as a dip for vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches. Enjoy your creamy vegan pistachio sauce with a burst of fresh flavors!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
986 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 83.2 g | 107% | |
| Saturated Fat | 10.7 g | 53% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1338 mg | 58% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 41.8 g | 15% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 14.8 g | 53% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 32.2 g | 64% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.2 mcg | 11% | |
| Calcium | 563 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 6.6 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1524 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.
