Vegan Creamy Pistachio Sauce
Elevate your plant-based dining with this Vegan Creamy Pistachio Sauce—a luscious blend of raw pistachios, fresh basil, and zesty lemon juice that delivers big on flavor without any dairy. This versatile sauce is delightfully smooth, thanks to the perfect combination of soaked pistachios and unsweetened almond milk, while nutritional yeast and garlic add a savory depth. Quick and easy to prepare, it’s ready in just 10 minutes of active time and can be served as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or savory dip for veggies. Impress your guests with its vibrant color, creamy texture, and bold flavors—it’s vegan, gluten-free, and undeniably delicious!
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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
Directions
Step 1
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.
Step 2
In a blender or food processor, combine the soaked pistachios, unsweetened almond milk, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, garlic cloves, and olive oil.
Step 3
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.
Step 4
Add salt and black pepper to taste, then blend again to incorporate the seasonings.
Step 5
Add the fresh basil leaves and pulse a few times until they are finely chopped and well integrated into the sauce.
Step 6
Taste the sauce and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice according to your preference.
Step 7
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.
Step 8
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
| Serving size | (437.6g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 985.7 |
| Total Fat 83.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 10.7g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 3.3g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 1338.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 41.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 14.8g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 8.8g | |
| Protein 32.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 87.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 563.1mg | 0% |
| Iron 6.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 1523.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories