Pistachio Is The Trending Flavor Of 2025 – 10 Vegan Recipes To Use It In

From plantbasednews.org/veganrecipes

Pistachio can upgrade many dishes - as these recipes prove 

Pistachio is seriously in demand this year. From vegan ice cream to pasta, this buttery, earthy nut is popping up everywhere — and not just in desserts.

Food & Wine named pistachio the flavour to watch this year, highlighting its subtle sweetness, soft green colour, and versatility across savoury and sweet recipes. Meanwhile, California pistachio production is booming, with the Guardian reporting strong demand and record crops as pistachios find their way into more kitchens than ever.

For plant-based eaters, this trend is easy to love. Pistachios are naturally vegan, rich in protein, and packed with healthy fats. They blend seamlessly into creamy sauces, pestos, desserts, and snacks, all without any dairy. The flavour is mellow yet distinct, making it perfect for layering into both simple and elevated vegan dishes.

Whether you’re looking for a quick snack, a dinner twist, or a dairy-free dessert that still feels indulgent, pistachios have you covered.

Here are 10 vegan recipes that show that pistachio is the trending flavour of 2025 — from pistachio pesto minestrone to chocolate cheesecake and homemade pistachio milk.

Spiced roasted squash with pomegranate molasses & pistachios

Joe WoodhousePomegranate molasses is a Middle Eastern pomegranate concentrate similar to balsamic vinegar

This spiced roasted squash with pomegranate molasses and pistachios is a tasty vegan dinner. Pistachios blend well with sweet or savoury dishes, and this recipe by Christina Soteriou combines sweet, tangy, and warm roasted flavours in this Middle Eastern-style tray bake. Chickpeas, spices, tahini, dates, and lemon complement the butternut for a flavourful dish.

Find the recipe here.

Pistachio and chocolate cheesecake

Natlicious FoodThis cheesecake makes for a great dairy-free dessert

Natlicious Food’s pistachio and chocolate vegan cheesecake doesn’t have to be eaten at Christmas. It’s a dairy-free fridge dessert made with vegan chocolate, digestive biscuits, pistachio spread, vegan cream cheese, and dark chocolate shavings.

Find the recipe here.

Nutty pistachio fettuccine

BOSH!Looking for some new plant-based pasta in your life? Read on…

BOSH’s nutty pistachio fettucine is a great comfort food choice. It uses a homemade pistachio pesto with green olives, artichokes, olive oil, and lemon. It’s a simple yet flavourful recipe. To finish the dish, add chopped pistachios and fresh basil leaves and enjoy.

Find the recipe here.

Pistachio energy balls

Natlicious FoodPistachio energy balls are an easy snack to make at home

For a tasty, high-energy snack, try Natlicious Food’s pistachio energy balls. They’re great for after a workout. All you need to make them is some cashews, almonds, dates, cocoa powder, and pistachio paste.

Find the recipe here.

Halloumi and pistachio salad

BOSH!It’s possible to make a vegan halloumi alternative at home

This vegan halloumi and pistachio salad by BOSH! is nutrient-dense and tasty. Using tofu for the halloumi with quinoa, nutritional yeast, pomegranate seeds, and more, this salad is fresh and filling. Mint, spring onion, lemon, and cucumber add to the refreshing quality of this high-protein salad.

Find the recipe here.

Vegan pear and pistachio pizza

Nuts & TwigsThis vegan pizza recipe is a real crowd pleaser

Nuts & Twigs’ vegan pear and pistachio pizza is a must-try. The pizzas use vegan pistachio pesto, caramelized onions, mozzarella, pear slices, arugula, and balsamic glaze for a tangy, sweet, and savoury pizza.

Find the recipe here.

Green minestrone with pistachio pesto

BOSH!Try this zesty green minestrone soup with a rich and creamy pistachio pesto

Make BOSH!’s green minestrone with pistachio pesto for the perfect spring dish. It’s warm, comforting, and uses seasonal vegetables. Use orzo, frozen peas, green beans, mangetout, lemon, and vegan parmesan to help the vegan pesto shine.

Find the recipe here.

Matcha, pistachio & cardamon babka

Natalie PennyThis babka is sweet, nutty, and earthy

Natalie Penny’s matcha, pistachio, and cardamon babka are vibrant, nutty, and sweet. It’s a sweet bread filled with pistachio, matcha, and cardamon sugar butter and finished with a glaze and sugar pearls. Give it a try if you love intense flavours.

Find the recipe here.

Vegan pistachio ice cream

Addicted to DatesThis ice cream is incredibly creamy thanks to pistachios and coconut milk

A vegan pistachio ice cream should always be on your list of pistachio recipes. This version with coconut milk and soaked pistachios by Addicted to Dates is perfect for warm days. The ice cream contains almond, vanilla extract, and maple syrup for sweetness and flavor. Finish with some pistachios and dark chocolate.

Find the recipe here.

Pistachio milk

Kristin TeigIf you’re a fan of almond, soy, or macadamia milk, you’ll love this pistachio milk

Finally, end off with some pistachio milk by Remy Morimoto Park. It’s a great plant milk that’s creamy and slightly green. It’s easy to make and requires vanilla, shelled pistachios, salt, water, and sweetener. Try it in your coffee or with cereal.

Find the recipe here.

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Slutty Vegan Founder Pinky Cole Triumphs Over Challenges, Buys Back Business and Plans Global Expansion

From hoodline.com

Slutty Vegan founder Pinky Cole has reclaimed control of her plant-based burger empire following a tumultuous period marked by financial duress and a harrowing near-death experience. According to a recent interview with People, Cole faced a staggering $10 million corporate overhead that pushed her to temporarily hand over ownership of her business in February. The savvy entrepreneur didn't let that set her back for long, as last Friday, she managed to buy back Slutty Vegan for an undisclosed sum.

Amid these business struggles, driving at 70 mph on an Atlanta highway, a mattress unexpectedly smashed into Cole's windshield. When recalling the incident to People, she equated it to a Hollywood fright, saying, "It was like Final Destination." This accident led to a hospital trip and forced Cole to reconsider her priorities. She now fosters a "newfound perspective on the things that I prioritize now after that accident," she shared, alluding to the way life's frightening jolts can re-order one's focus.

With eight locations currently operating across the U.S., Slutty Vegan remains a strong presence in the vegan fast-food space. Cole's journey hasn't been without its challenges; following a grease fire that claimed her first restaurant in 2016, she also experienced personal setbacks like car repossession and eviction. Cole detailed this resilience to People, affirming her expertise in facing and overcoming failures.

The comeback involved strategic moves to restructure the company, including hiring a headhunter to locate new leadership as divulged by Cole to People. She reclaimed her business under the new LLC "Ain't Nobody Coming to See You, Otis," a nod to a well-known line from The Temptations, highlighting her connection with her customer base and tapping into what she feels is her "superpower with people." Cole is now turning her attention to "Slutty Vegan 2.0," aiming for global expansion with talks of branching into Dubai and Africa, signalling her ambition to take the plant-based brand beyond American borders.

Moving forward, the Slutty Vegan chain is seen as the vanguard of Cole’s and her husband entrepreneur Derrick Hayes' future hospitality empire, as they envision the creation of the Hayes Hospitality Group. While her book "I Hope You Fail" encourages embracing failure as a stepping stone to success, Cole finds herself plotting the route to a food empire and connecting communities through her passion for food, as per her statements to Fox5 Atlanta.

https://hoodline.com/2025/04/slutty-vegan-founder-pinky-cole-triumphs-over-challenges-buys-back-business-and-plans-global-expansion/