There’s something special about pistachios—their bright green color, buttery flavor, and irresistible crunch make them a favorite for snacking and baking alike. But have you ever wondered why pistachios are green inside? It turns out, nature has a fascinating (and healthy) reason. Let’s crack open a few fun facts about this vibrant nut—and discover a delicious dairy-free pistachio ice cream recipe that celebrates its natural goodness.
Have you ever wondered why pistachio nuts are green inside?
It’s because they contain chlorophyll, the same component found in leafy greens. Goodly green chlorophyll is what helps plants get energy from the sun, which in turn helps them grow and become yummy food for us. So when your family rebels against eating their veggies, offer them some pistachios.
When I was a kid, pistachios were usually dyed red, to make them look prettier (and cover any blotches on their shells).
While that’s festive, it’s not necessary and in fact, might not be so healthy. Of course, Maisie Jane’s pistachios, grown right here in California, come to you without any food coloring, just as nature made them; and just a whisper of salt, because…salt!
With this being summer, our thoughts turn to ice cream…
One of my favorite flavors is—you guessed it—pistachio! I was so excited to find this delicious Dairy-Free Pistachio Ice Cream recipe from The Unconventionable Baker, which they graciously agreed to share with us. Creamy and rich-tasting, vegan and free of refined sugar, enhanced with fruits and vegetables like banana, avocado and spinach, this is a great dessert for those on paleo diets and for the lactose-intolerant. (And if you don’t mention to your kids that spinach was involved, they will eat their greens and no one shall be the wiser.)
While this recipe calls for raw pistachios, we substituted our own lightly-salted, gourmet-quality roasted pistachios; it came out amazing!
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