High Protein Creamy Pistachio Sauce

Elevate your meals with this luscious High Protein Creamy Pistachio Sauce—a velvety blend of roasted pistachios, tangy Greek yogurt, and fresh basil that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. This no-cook recipe combines wholesome ingredients like unsweetened almond milk, lemon juice, and grated Parmesan cheese for a perfectly balanced flavor profile that’s both creamy and zesty. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile sauce is rich in protein and ideal for a variety of dishes—from drizzling over pasta to pairing with grilled vegetables, or serving as a healthy dip for veggies and pita chips. Packed with vibrant, fresh flavors and an irresistibly smooth texture, this pistachio sauce is perfect for adding a gourmet touch to your favorite recipes while keeping things quick and wholesome.

Nutriscore Rating: 67/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Place the shelled pistachios in a food processor. Process until they are finely chopped but not fully turned into a paste.

Step 2

Add the garlic cloves to the food processor and pulse a few times until well combined with the pistachios.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Blend all ingredients together until smooth and creamy. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure everything is evenly mixed.

Step 5

Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if desired.

Step 6

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.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(594.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1266.6

Total Fat 97.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 21.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.2g
Cholesterol 64.5mg	0%
Sodium 2018.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 45.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 12.9g	0%
Total Sugars 18.2g
Protein 64.9g	0%

Vitamin D 43.9IU	0%
Calcium 1080.2mg	0%
Iron 5.7mg	0%
Potassium 1646.6mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 66.5%

Protein: 19.6%

Carbs: 13.8%