This pistachio hummus is a delicious protein-rich, filling snack, swapping out tahini with pistachio butter. The creamy chickpeas meet the nutty, Turkish pistachios for a dip that tastes as if it belongs on a mezze platter. It comes together in your food processor within a matter of minutes!

We love creating delicious, creamy hummus recipes, just like the most popular recipe on our website Green Split Pea Hummus and our Vibrant Beet and Wasabi Hummus Recipe.

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Ingredients For Pistachio Hummus

● chickpeas, drained and rinsed
● unsweetened pistachio butter (such as Peppertux’s Pistachio Butter)
● extra virgin olive oil
● garlic
● lemon juice
● Splash of water as needed
● Salt and pepper to taste
● Optional: chopped pistachios to garnish

How to Make Pistachio Hummus

Step 1: Add the chickpeas, pistachio butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor.

Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a small splash of water for a looser, more dippable consistency.

Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning; add more lemon for brightness, more salt to bring out the pistachio flavor.

Step 4: Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.

Step 5: Finish with chopped pistachios for crunch and serve with pita chips, crackers,
flatbread, or your favorite vegetables.

Tips for the Best Pistachio Hummus

Here are a few tips for making the best pistachio hummus recipe.

1. Don't skip the garlic. Use at least two cloves of garlic, and up to three if you want more punch. Raw garlic is traditional, while roasted garlic makes it milder and sweeter.

2. Add water gradually. Adding a splash at a time gives you control over the texture. Add too much, and you can't take it back.

3. Taste before serving. Pistachio butter varies in intensity by brand and roast level. Taste after blending, then adjust the lemon, salt, and garlic before committing to the final product.

4. Let it rest. The flavors meld and deepen after about 30 minutes in the fridge. If you have time, make it ahead.

Delicious Pistachio Hummus Recipe

Yield: 6 portions

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

This pistachio hummus recipe is a delicious twist on your classic hummus. Using the vibrant pistachio nut butter in place of tahini, this is a protein packed, flavor bomb.

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Ingredients

16 oz can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
3 tablespoon unsweetened pistachio butter (such as Peppertux’s Pistachio Butter)
3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
2 cloves of garlic
2 tablespoon lemon juice
Splash of water as needed
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: chopped pistachios to garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Add the chickpeas, pistachio butter, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, andpepper to a food processor.

Step 2: Blend until smooth and creamy. Add a small splash of water for a looser, more dippable consistency.

Step 3: Taste and adjust seasoning; add more lemon for brightness, more salt to bring out the pistachio flavor.

Step 4: Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with olive oil.

Step 5: Finish with chopped pistachios for crunch and serve with pita chips, crackers, flatbread, or your favorite vegetables.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 229Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 2gUnsaturated Fat: 11gSodium: 212mgCarbohydrates: 23gFiber: 6gSugar: 4gProtein: 8g

Please note, this nutritional information is calculated automatically so may not be 100% accurate

Are Pistachios Naturally Green?

Yes, the inside of a pistachio is naturally green. If you've ever looked at a pistachio product and wondered whether food dye was used to give it that color, the answer is no.

That green comes straight from the nut. Turkish Antep pistachios, in particular, are a more vibrant green compared to American varietals. The result is a deeper, richer green, which is why pistachio butter
made from Turkish pistachios looks so striking in a bowl of hummus.

Is Pistachio Butter the Same as Pistachio Paste?

Yes, pistachio butter and pistachio paste are typically the same product, but the terminology varies by region. In the U.S., "pistachio butter" follows the same naming convention as peanut butter and almond butter.

In Europe and the Middle East, people commonly call the same thing a paste, like "pistachio paste." If a recipe you find online calls for pistachio paste, you can substitute pistachio butter directly.

Why Are Turkish Pistachios Worth Seeking Out?

Here are a couple of reasons the Antep variety has a reputation for being one of the most flavorful pistachios in the world:
Reason 1: Flavor. Turkish Antep pistachios are known for a rich, nutty flavor that stands out when pistachio is the star. In a recipe like this, that difference shows in every bite.
Reason 2: Natural color. Early-harvest Turkish pistachios are a deep, vivid green, with no dyes or artificial coloring. That's the green you're seeing in your hummus. And it sure does look great.

Other Benefits of Pistachios

● They are a complete protein. Unlike peanuts and most other nuts, pistachios are a complete protein, meaning they contain all the essential amino acids. That makes this hummus a great protein-forward dip, with 7 grams of protein per serving of pistachio butter.
● They are rich in magnesium. Pistachios are a solid source of magnesium and other minerals that many people don't get enough of.
● They are lower in oxalates. Almonds and some other nuts contain high levels of oxalates, which are generally considered a concern for kidney stones. If that’s on your radar, a healthcare professional can help you choose nuts that fit your needs. (As always, consult a healthcare professional for personalized nutrition advice.)

What's the Difference Between Pistachio Butter and Tahini?

Both are ground nut or seed pastes and can serve as a creamy base for hummus, but they take the dip in completely different directions.

● Tahini (ground sesame seeds) brings a subtle, slightly bitter nuttiness most
people recognize as classic hummus flavor.

● Pistachio butter is richer, more complex, and unmistakably nutty, making it the main event. Pistachio butter has a richer, more pronounced nut flavor, so the hummus tastes bolder and more decadent than a tahini version.

For this recipe, use unsweetened pistachio butter. Choose a pistachio butter made from 100% pistachios so that you get pure pistachio flavor and you can control the seasoning yourself.

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