World Pistachio Day

REUS, Spain, February 26, 2015 /PRNewswire/ --

Pistachios are a reliable source of vitamins, minerals and beneficial phytonutrients. These nuts have been present in the human diet for years, and alone or mixed with other nuts and dried fruit, they have multiple benefits for our body. Besides, results of a recent study from Harvard University show that a daily portion of nuts lowers the death rate by 20%.

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Regular consumption of pistachios as part of a balanced diet can help reverse the risks associated with pre-diabetes and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes.

Tree Nuts are rich in vitamin E, folic acid, fiber, magnesium, potassium, arginine, plant sterols and phytochemical compounds. Furthermore, they have a low content of saturated fatty acids, among others.

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Asparagus Spinach Pistachio Pesto 

• Ingredients: 
  • 1 pound asparagus
  • ¼ cup pistachio nuts
  • ¼ cup spinach
  • 1 clove garlic
  • Parmesan cheese
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 pound package of pasta

PREPARATION

1. Add asparagus into a pot with boiling water. Cook for 3 minutes.
2. Chop the asparagus and add a cup into a food processor with the spinach, garlic, 2 tablespoons of pistachios, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, lemon juice and salt. Blend until a paste.
3. Boil the pasta.
4. Mix the pesto and half of the pasta water.
5. Chop the remaining pistachios.
6. Serve the pasta with the pistachios and grated Parmesan. Season with salt and pepper.

Lamb with mint, sultanas, dried apricots and a crust of pistachios and cashews 

• Ingredients (4 people): 
  • 2 shoulders of lamb
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • Olive oil
  • 150cc dry white wine
  • 250g dried apricots
  • 3 tablespoons sultanas
  • Large bunch of fresh mint

For the crust:

SOURCE INTERNATIONAL NUT AND DRIED FRUIT COUNCIL