It’s time to put these nuts away as plain snacks and try one of these easy yet creative ways to add pistachios in your diet.
Desserts:
Not much unexpected, as other nuts, pistachios can be added in several desserts. They can offer a salty flavor to compliment the sweet taste. We actually use this in many Indian sweets, especially as a garnishing nut. But try including them in your mini bakery products. Add them to your choco chip cookies or even your muffins, pudding for a more mouthwatering bite. Your taste buds will surely thank you eternally for this treat.
Salads:
With so many health benefits and especially owing to its property of losing inches, it can be included in your salads. They can be your alternative protein source for a better-balanced meal. They can even provide some crunch effect to your salads. Pack your lunch boxes with some twisty nutty and crunchy salad, gratify your taste buds with a wholesome nutritive meal.
Sauces:
Get saucy and incorporate pistachios in your sauces. You can use this sauce as a top or also marinate some lean protein. These nuts are soft, hence, can be easily pureed. The best sauce to add these nuts in pesto sauce, although you can always be creative and blend it in a fun and different way. If you are including these nuts for weight loss benefits, be cautious with other ingredients in the sauce that may deter your weight loss efforts. Let the saucy turn a little nutty.
Bars:
The richness of pistachios can make your health bar fit for the King. They can not only enhance the nutrition of your bars but can amplify the taste. You can either search for a pre-made bar with these nuts or cook your own bar adding these nuts. I always prefer cooking, since you can monitor your ingredients and nutrition. Besides bar, you can also these nuts to some other quick snacks such as sesame ladoo, dark chocolate balls etc. The best thing of the snacks is you can obtain nutrition on the go. Gratify your taste goblet and your body in just a few grabs.
Pasta:
There are a plethora of ideas for incorporating pistachios in pasta. These can be added as a protein replacement for meat or beans. You can finely chop or powder them and sprinkle on the top. You can even add these nuts to the pasta sauce itself. For additional weight loss benefit, you can always consider replacing your white pasta with whole wheat or quinoa pasta. Devour this flavorsome pasta and prove that pasta is no more a guilty pleasure.
Swap several nuts with pistachios in your diet or simply add them anywhere and everywhere you can think of. A snack, dessert, lunch or treat- you can never go wrong with pistachios!