PISTACHIO PASTE RECIPE ➾ QUICK AND EASY, BEAUTIFULLY GREEN, HOMEMADE NUT BUTTER THAT YOU CAN FREEZE

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🥗Healthier: maple syrup

💰Cheaper: agave syrup

Maple syrup is a natural sweetener and often less expensive.

oil

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Coconut oil adds flavor and can be healthier.

Pour hot boiling water into a bowl to completely cover the raw unsalted pistachios and let them sit for 1 to 2 minutes.

Drain the water and place the pistachios on a clean kitchen towel.

Rub the pistachios against the kitchen towel to remove the brown skins, leaving some skins on for color.

Place the skinless pistachios into a food processor.

Add 2 tablespoons of water to the food processor with the pistachios.

Process the pistachios for about a minute, then scrape down the sides.

Add another tablespoon of water to achieve a smoother texture, mixing until desired consistency is reached.

If needed, add an additional tablespoon of water for a smoother paste.

Add 1/4 teaspoon of salt and 1/2 teaspoon of almond extract (optional) to the mixture.

Continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.

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