Come enjoy pistachios with us!
Enjoy all things pistachio with us! 🥳 Let’s go on a culinary journey with Dopamenu to explore everything that this humble nut has to offer during this week’s celebration of all things green! 🌿💚
Learn fun facts about pistachios, 🥜 cook a Penne with Pistachio Pesto, 🍝 and participate in a pistachio deshelling contest. 🥜🏆 Finish off the night with a sweet treat called baklava 🧁 and let your guests put their own twist on this sticky delight! 🍯✨ Let’s revel in these culinary delights and enjoy time with friends and family!👪🎉
A Fun-Filled Quiz Night!
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Get ready to shell-abrate the amazing history of pistachios with us! 🥳 With a meaty, yet sweet and nutty flavor, the pistachio’s versatility will surprise you! 🌰
Do you think you know everything about pistachios? 🧐 Gather all of your friends and family and read the questions below to discover who knows the most about these tiny, green nuts! 🌿
Get ready for a lively night filled with fun facts, delicious food, and amazing company. 🍽️👪🎉
Fun Facts that are a little nutty!
- Where was the pistachio originally grown?
Fun Fact: Throughout the Middle East!
- Which queen loved pistachios so much that all of her land was dedicated to growing them?
Fun Fact: Queen of Sheba
- Where do most of the pistachios grow in the United States?
Fun Fact: California.
- Which fruit is pistachio's distant cousin?
Fun Fact: Mango
- Where do pistachios get their green and purple color from?
Fun Fact: Antioxidants
- How much protein does one serving of pistachios have?
Fun Fact: As much as an egg (6 grams)
- Do shelled or unshelled pistachios last longer when stored?
Fun Fact: Shelled pistachios
- What does the pistachio symbolize?
Fun Fact: In some cultures, a pistachio is good luck.
Penne with Pistachio Pesto
- 1 box penne pasta
- 4 quarts water
- 4 ½ ounces shelled pistachios
- 3 cups basil leaves
- ½ cup grated parmesan
- 3 cloves garlic
- ¼ cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon black peppers
- ½ cup olive oil
- ½ cup cherry tomatoes (halved)
- Salt to taste
- Bring water to a boil over high heat
- Add a pinch of salt to the boiling water
- Add the box of penne pasta to the water
- Cook the pasta according to package instructions (it usually takes 8-12 minutes to cook)
- Once the pasta is done, drain the water from the pot, transfer the pasta back into the pot and put the lid on. Keep to the side.
- Combine pistachios, basil leaves, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and black pepper and salt in a food processor (or use a mortar and pestle) and blend until smooth
- Put the pasta in your Sweese bowl, add the pesto in the pasta, add the cherry tomatoes, and stir. Enjoy!
Pistachio Peeling Contest
Put your own twist on the classic baklava recipe!
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