Does your pantry need some cleaning? Try this simple and versatile spice blend recipe for pistachio dukkah!
Move over fairy dust! Dukkah, a delicious Egyptian blend of nuts and spices is pure magic! This versatile topping combines a sweet, savory, and nutty taste all in one. Use it as a crust on your favorite protein. Or, try it sprinkled on roasted vegetables, eggs, dips, or even popcorn! The options are endless!
Pistachio Dukkah Ingredients:
Do you have any nuts or spices hiding on your back shelf just waiting to be eaten? Perfect! Even though Dukkah is most commonly made with hazelnuts and sesame seeds, other nut and seed varieties are also welcome. The most popular spices used are cumin and coriander seeds, which come to life when toasted! For this recipe, I chose to use pistachios for its amazing taste and nutritional benefits, such as magnesium!
Don't have pistachios? Try a delicious almond dukkah! Or, use hazelnuts!
Magnesium Benefits:
Why fuss with getting enough? Long-term research (such as NHANES, the Nutrition and Health Examination Survey) has supported the idea that magnesium can aid in muscle contraction, building strong bones, and lowering the risk for heart disease, but has suggested that Americans are not getting enough magnesium.
Here are some other sources high in magnesium:
- leafy greens such as spinach, kale, and collard greens
- dark chocolate
- avocados
- other nuts such as cashews and hazelnuts provide at least 82mg in a one-ounce serving
- bananas
- legumes (peas, chickpeas, lentils, and beans)
Uses for this Spice Blend:
This beautiful and exotic spice blend is usually served with olive oil and flatbread, but there are many other ways to use dukkah. Try this pistachio dukkah as a coating on your favorite meat, fish, or vegetable. Or, in the mood for a savory snack? Top it on popcorn or your favorite dip! This heart-healthy recipe is simple and takes only 10 minutes!
PrintPistachi Dukkah Recipe
Does your pantry need some cleaning? Try this simple and versatile spice blend recipe for pistachio dukkah!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 1x
- Category: Topping
- Method: Toasting
- Cuisine: Middle Eastern
- Diet: Vegan
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup pistachio nuts, shelled, unsalted
- ⅓ cup sesame seeds
- 2 tablespoons pumpkin seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- ½ teaspoon black pepper, ground
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- In a small or medium cast iron or non-stick skillet, using no oil, heat the pan to medium-high.
- Add the pistachios to the pan and toast them, about 3-5 minutes stirring frequently to prevent burning. Empty into a bowl and set aside.
- Next, toast the seeds and spices in the pan, for about 2-3 minutes. Turn off the heat and add the remaining ingredients to the bowl of hazelnuts.
- Transfer the bowl of nuts and seeds to a mini food processor or high-powered blender. Pulse until coarsely ground.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ¼ cup for topping
Kathryn Pfeffer-Scanlan MS, RD is a Registered Dietitian and recent transplant to Boulder, CO. After working as an inpatient dietitian for almost five years in Boston, she is expanding her expertise in the health and wellness industry. Katie is passionate about cooking and food photography, sharing her culinary adventures on her food blog, One Hungry Bunny, and exploring her new Rocky Mountain surroundings. Follow Katie on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.
