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Protein Pistachio Olive Oil Cream


  • Author: emilyharper
  • Total Time: 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A creamy blend of protein-rich pistachios and olive oil, perfect for spreading on toast or as a dip for fresh veggies.


Ingredients

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  • 1 cup unsalted Pistachios
  • ½ cup plain Greek Yogurt
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 12 tablespoons Honey or Maple Syrup
  • Pinch of Salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare your pistachios by shelling them and toasting them in a skillet for added flavor.
  2. Blend the shelled, toasted pistachios until they resemble a coarse meal.
  3. Incorporate Greek yogurt, olive oil, and lemon juice. Blend until combined, scraping sides as necessary.
  4. Sweeten by gradually adding honey or maple syrup, blending until smooth.
  5. Season with salt, blending once more to combine all flavors.
  6. Serve the cream in a bowl, ready to enjoy!

Notes

This cream stores well in the fridge for 4-5 days. Stir before serving if it thickens.

  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Category: Snack
  • Method: Blending
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 5mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 1g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 6g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg

Keywords: pistachio, olive oil, cream, healthy dip, protein spread, Mediterranean