– Alyson Weber

Pistachios are unfairly underrated as ice cream flavors and trail mix additions. But, pistachios are super flavorful and bring great color and saltiness to everything like pastas, salads, and desserts. In honor of National Pistachio Day here are six recipes to celebrate this tasty & salty nut. Get cracking.

Cranberry Pistachio Energy Bites

Boost your focus during those late-night library sessions with these energy bites. With lots of healthy fats and protein, you’ll be able to power through studying feeling full and ready to WERK. Get the recipe HERE.

 

Strawberry Burrata Salad with a Poppyseed Dressing

Strawberries…Burrata…Avocado…Pistachios….OMG. So much good in one bowl, my heart can’t take it. Get the recipe HERE.

 

Pistachio Pesto Pasta

I am a passionate pesto pasta eater. If you relate to my passion, make this unique pesto with pistachios instead of pine-nuts! Simple recipe=happy lazy me. Get the recipe HERE.

Roasted Carrots with Honey and Pistachios

This side dish is easy, healthy, and unexpected! Ditch the boring and mushy stove-top cooked carrots for this exotic masterpiece. Get the recipe HERE.

3-Ingredient Salted Pistachio Chocolate Bark

Pistachios and Chocolate are an unknown yet perfect pair. Their flavors harmoniously come together to deliver this delectable and decadent treat to you. Do this dynamic duo a favor and make this bark. Get the recipe HERE.

 

Pistachio Green Tea Cupcake with Matcha Cream Cheese Frosting

Everyone seems to be obsessed with matcha nowadays. I can’t blame them. It’s sweet and has a fun green color! Because it’s green I can say I’m eating vegetables…right? Get the recipe HERE.