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Pistachio Butter

Cultural Context

Pistachio butter has its roots in Middle Eastern cuisine, where pistachios are prized for their rich flavor and health benefits. Traditionally, it is enjoyed as a spread on bread or as a dip for fruits. In modern times, it has gained popularity worldwide as a nutritious alternative to peanut butter, celebrated for its unique taste and vibrant green color.

Middle EasternIQother
15 min
easy
4 servings
Servings4
pistachios
salt
honey
vanilla extract
oil

honey

🥗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.

1

Preheat the oven to 180-190 degrees Celsius.

2

Warm the raw pistachios in the oven for 2-3 minutes, ensuring they are warm but not hot.

3

Transfer the warm pistachios into a blender with a narrow jar that can process about 450-500 g of nuts.

4

Add 30-40 ml of coconut oil or avocado oil to help the blender process the nuts into butter.

5

Blend the mixture until it becomes a wet paste, stopping occasionally to check the texture.

6

Continue blending for about 7-8 minutes for a powerful blender; expect 15-20 minutes for a less powerful one until it reaches a liquid form.

7

Check the texture of the pistachio butter; it should be thick and oily, similar to store-bought pistachio butter.

Cooking Techniques

roastingblending

Equipment Needed

blender

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-freenut-free

Allergens

tree-nuts

Also Known As

Pistachio SpreadPistachio Paste

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