Chef Neha Deepak Shah Shares Two Easy High-Protein Recipes Using Pistachios – News18

Last Updated:March 07, 2025, 16:33 IST

Pistachio can be used to create nutrient-rich dishes. Chef Neha Deepak Shah has shared two high-protein breakfast recipes that you can make with pistachios.

Pistachio is a powerhouse of nutrition. This wholesome snack is packed with essential proteins, healthy fats, and vitamins. Usually, pistachios are seen as a quick and healthy snack or as just another addition to a trail mix. However, pistachios can elevate your meals by providing a satisfying crunch. Whether you’re looking to boost your post-workout recovery or create nutrient-dense dishes, these versatile nuts can be incorporated into a variety of recipes.

Chef Neha Deepak Shah has shared two high-protein recipes using pistachios for breakfast on behalf of American Pistachio Growers. These recipes are not just delicious but also nutritious.

Green Pesto Pasta

Ingredients

• 100 g pasta of your choice
• Pasta water
• Cheese and chopped pistachio for garnish

For Pesto Sauce

• 1 big bowl of spinach
• 1/2 cup broccoli
• 1/2 cup pistachios
• 100 g paneer
• Salt, pepper & chilli flakes
• Milk for blending
• 2 tsp butter
• 5 to 7 cloves of garlic

Method

1. Step 1: Cook the pasta to al dente texture only & save the water to add to the final pasta
2. Step 2: For the base of the green pasta, blanch spinach and broccoli separately.
3. Step 3: Add pistachios, paneer, blanched spinach and broccoli, and milk in a blender and grind it till it becomes saucy. You can add tofu as well if you want, or you can skip it. Now, the sauce is ready.
4. Step 4: Add some butter to the heated pan.
5. Step 5: Add lots of garlic and the green sauce to it.
6. Step 6: Add boiled pasta to it.
7. Step 7:Add the leftover boiled pasta water and mix it well.
8. Step 8:You can keep the pasta a little saucy, as the pasta will absorb the sauce.
9. Step 9:Cook the pasta for 2-3 minutes.
10. Step 10: Garnish it with cheese and chopped pistachio. Now enjoy!

Pistachio Butter

Ingredients

• 1 cup pistachio
• 1/3 cup chopped white chocolate
• 1 tbsp oil (you can skip it, but then you will need a little more pistachio to make it easy to grind in the mixer)

Method

1. Step 1: Once you remove the skin of the pistachio, dry it completely.
2. Step 2: Blend it till it is smooth and buttery. Do not add any water; the natural fats of the pistachio will do all the magic.
3. Step 3: Store in a jar and use when required.

Location :

Delhi, India, India