ROASTED PISTACHIOS WITH SHELL 200 g

Roasted and salted Oltresole pistachios are a genuine and healthy snack, excellent for those looking for healthy and nutritious foods. Oltresole pistachios are rich in proteins so it is necessary to consume small doses especially by those who follow low-calorie diets. This dried fruit stands out for its delicate but intense flavor and thanks to the roasting they take on an incomparable crunchiness. Pistachios in shell are perfect for munching while watching TV or drinking cocktails. Despite being considered a very caloric food, pistachios are rich in Omega 3 and Omega 6 vitamin E and many minerals useful for the well-being of our body. Pistachios are naturally gluten-free so perfect for celiac sufferers. From a culinary point of view, the toasted Oltresole pistachios in shell are very popular for making salty condiments (pistachio pesto), creams and sauces to make excellent meatballs to make fantastic first courses and of course for aperitifs and snacks. WINE PAIRING: A bowl of shelled pistachios along with a glass of wine to enjoy is a perfect combo for the aperitif, but pistachios are not just that. With pistachios it is possible to accompany pasta as a condiment for a pesto to be used with meat, even special ones such as lamb in the form of breading; they flavor cured meats such as mortadella. Finally, they are a classic accompaniment to yogurt creams and ice cream. WELLNESS AND HEALTH: Pistachios are rich in antioxidants and are therefore excellent allies for eye and skin health. As they are very energetic, pistachios are perfect to supplement the diet of children or those who practice sports. Finally, they are totally free of lactose and gluten. CURIOSITY: In Italy the cultivation of pistachio is not very widespread but in Sicily the Bronte pistachios protected by the DOP mark: "Pistachio Verde di Bronte" are renowned. The hymn of the city of Bronte is dedicated to this fruit and is called "Diamanti virdi". Overseas pistachios have a more recent tradition and were discovered by Americans thanks to pistachio ice cream or because they are sold in distributors as a snack but with the shell painted red to attract attention. In other countries it has been known and esteemed for some time in Iran it is called the "smiling seed" while in China it is called the "happy seed".