Low Sodium Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Elevate your culinary game with this Low Sodium Creamy Pistachio Sauce—a luxurious, heart-healthy blend of rich, unsalted pistachios and vibrant flavor enhancers like minced garlic, fresh lemon juice, and nutritional yeast. This velvety sauce is a perfect balance of creamy texture and zesty brightness, all without the need for added salt. With a quick 10-minute prep time and a 5-minute warm-up, it's an effortless but gourmet addition to any meal. Whether spooned over pasta, drizzled on roasted veggies, or used as a dip for crusty bread, this versatile sauce caters to both your taste buds and low-sodium dietary needs. Wholesome, dairy-free, and utterly satisfying—try it today!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a food processor, combine the soaked pistachios, olive oil, minced garlic, and lemon juice. Blend until the mixture is smooth.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
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.
Step 5
Transfer the sauce to a saucepan and warm over low heat for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it is heated through.
Step 6
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh chopped parsley.
Step 7
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
| Serving size | (568.2g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1073.5 |
| Total Fat 94.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 12.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.0g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 27.2mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.9g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.9g | |
| Protein 30.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 174.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1492.7mg | 0% |
Source of Calories