15 Fabulous Dairy-Free Pistachio Recipes

Pistachios are a tiny green bite of deliciousness! The nutty flavor, awesome crunch, and powerhouse of nutrients make them a perfect snack or addition to savory dishes or desserts! You can get creative with them, since they complement both sweet and savory flavors perfectly. Check out these recipes from our Food Monster App for awesome ways to incorporate more pistachios into your diet!

1. Pear Strudel With Pistachio Pesto

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This Pear Strudel With Pistachio Pesto from Attila Hildmann is best if you enjoy it fresh out of the oven served with chilled soy whipped cream or vegan vanilla ice cream. The combination of warm strudel and cold whipped cream or ice cream just can’t be beat!

2. Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Mousse Bars

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In this Strawberry Pistachio Chocolate Mousse Bars recipe from Laura Peill, fresh strawberries and pistachios are tossed with maple syrup, set atop an energizing almond, date, and maca base, and then enveloped in velvety, dark chocolate mousse. After a few hours in the fridge, the chocolate becomes firm enough to bite, but still melts in your mouth.

3. Pistachio Lime Crunch Bars

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These Pistachio Lime Crunch Bars from Krisztina Berta are the perfect dessert when you’re craving something unique and full of flavor. They have crunchy almonds, pistachios, soft dates, and fresh lime juice, and it all comes together to make this perfect chewy and absolutely delicious bar.

4. 4-Ingredient Pistachio Nice Cream

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In a world of chocolate and vanilla, pistachio non-dairy ice cream can be tough to come across. Luckily, you can make your own at home using only four ingredients! This 4-Ingredient Pistachio Nice Cream recipe from Aryane Héroux-Blais is made using vanilla non-dairy milk, frozen bananas, avocado, and raw pistachios, but you would never guess that because the texture is strikingly similar to gelato. Finally, for a cute soft-serve ice cream shape, use a pastry piping bag to make swirls!

5. Cherry and Pistachio Double Chocolate Chip Cookies

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Enjoy these festive and decadent Cherry and Pistachio Double Chocolate Chip Cookies from Rachel Clarke, with the added crunch of pistachios! The fresh cherries give an added sweetness to the cookie that is absolutely delicious.

6. Lemon Beet Hummus With Poached Pistachios

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Move over traditional hummus! This new twist on the dip uses white beans to allow all flavors to shine through. Pair this Lemon Beet Hummus With Poached Pistachios from Jackie Newgent with sliced cucumbers, jicama, or whole grain pita chips. Enjoy as a sandwich condiment, too.

7. White Chocolate Pistachio Skillet Cookie

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This recipe for a White Chocolate Pistachio Skillet Cookie from Gabrielle St. Claire is classy, flashy, and produces dangerously delicious results. This cookie has an elegant pistachio base that is accented by chunks of white chocolate, creamy vegan ice cream, and a tart cherry compote to tie the whole thing together.

8. French Pâté with Pistachios and Peppercorns en Croute

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For a pretty presentation, this French Pâté with Pistachios and Peppercorns en Croute recipe from Plant-Based Meats by Robin Asbell is studded with green pistachios and chunky peppercorns, just like a classic French pâté. The secret ingredient is parsnip, which purees to a silky smoothness and sweetly balances with rich walnuts.

9. No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Tart

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Let us introduce probably the easiest and most original of all the no-bake desserts: No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Ganache Tart from Gretchen Price. Simple, pure, and unadulterated since it is not much more than pure chocolate sauce poured into a tart shell! It has a wonderful and healthful crust made from pumpkin seeds, nuts, oats, and dates. No sugar added to this recipe whatsoever!

10. Pistachio Lemon Tuiles

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These Pistachio Lemon Tuiles from Lauren Wright are light yet decadent and beyond gorgeous to look at. Make them for a beautiful treat that will impress any guests!

11. Red Lentil Pasta With Basil-Pistachio Pesto

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The pasta is made from red lentils. The fresh pesto is accented with lemon, red pepper flakes, and smoked paprika in lieu of parmesan cheese. And the tomatoes add pops of vibrant color and bursts of juiciness. Altogether, this simple Mediterranean-style Red Lentil Pasta With Basil Pistachio Pesto from Jackie Newgent is a complete meal in a bowl. Hint: It’s a scrumptious pick for a Meatless Monday!

12. Cherry and Pistachio Danish

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This Cherry and Pistachio Danish from Gabrielle St. Claire is easy, cheesy, affordable, packed with cherries, almond extract in the cream cheese pairs perfectly, the addition of pistachios puts it over the top, can be paired with any fruit, and is fun to make!! This recipe rocks because it is effortless, affordable, perfect for any season, has aesthetic appeal, and will make you look like a brunch boss.

13. Savory Pistachio Pesto Roll Stuffed Doughnuts

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Say “hello” to the flavor that will be the envy of all your vegan doughnut-loving foodie friends: the savory doughnut. The center of these Savory Pistachio Pesto Roll Stuffed Doughnuts from Joanne Lee is stuffed with pistachio pesto — that’s right, there is a mini pesto roll inside each doughnut. Then, it’s topped with a delicious savory pesto icing. Take photos to impress all your friends and family, because they will be long gone by the time anyone gets to your house to see them in person.

14. More: Sweet and Savory Pistachio Recipes

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Explore both ends of the savory and sweet flavor spectrum with these 21 Sweet and Savory Recipes Made With Pistachio Nuts! You’ll be amazed at how many different ways you can eat pistachios.

15. More: Pistachio Desserts!

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Pistachios are amazing in whatever recipe you want to put them in, but they really shine in desserts by balancing out the sweet flavors. Find out exactly how amazing pistachio desserts are with these 15 Nutty, Dairy-Free Desserts With Pistachio!

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