Vegan Creamy Pistachio Spread
Elevate your appetizers and snacks with this decadent Vegan Creamy Pistachio Spread, a plant-based twist on indulgent spreads that's both nutritious and irresistibly flavorful. Featuring roasted pistachios for a nutty sophistication, creamy chickpeas for a velvety base, and bright lemon juice for a citrusy tang, this recipe is perfectly balanced with a hint of garlic and savory nutritional yeast. Blended to perfection, this spread is ideal for dipping, spreading, or dolloping on your go-to dishes. Gluten-free and dairy-free, it’s ready in just 15 minutes and can be stored for up to a week, making it an excellent choice for meal prep or entertaining. Garnished with fresh parsley, this pistachio spread pairs wonderfully with crackers, toasted bread, or vegetable sticks—sure to become your next pantry staple!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Shelled pistachios
- 1 cup Canned chickpeas (garbanzo beans), drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoons Olive oil
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons Nutritional yeast
- 2 tablespoons Water
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Spread the pistachios in a single layer on a baking sheet.
Roast the pistachios in the preheated oven for about 5 minutes, or until they are fragrant and slightly golden. Let them cool for a few minutes.
In a food processor, combine the roasted pistachios, chickpeas, olive oil, lemon juice, nutritional yeast, water, garlic clove, salt, and black pepper.
Blend the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as necessary to ensure everything is well incorporated. The spread should be creamy and fully blended.
If the mixture is too thick, add more water, one tablespoon at a time, until desired consistency is reached.
Transfer the spread to a serving bowl and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
Taste and adjust seasoning if needed, more salt or lemon juice can be added for flavor as desired.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. Stir well before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1432 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 99.2 g | 127% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 1571 mg | 68% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 99.4 g | 36% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 31.3 g | 112% | |
| Total Sugars | 20.2 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 259 mg | 20% | |
| Iron | 12.6 mg | 70% | |
| Potassium | 2129 mg | 45% | |
*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.
