Pistachio Brittle

Pistachio Brittle is a crunchy, sweet confection made by caramelizing sugar with butter and salt, then folding in roasted pistachios before spreading it thin to cool and harden. While nut brittles have roots in various cultures, this version highlights the rich, buttery flavor and vibrant green color of pistachios, often associated with Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines.

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🍽️ Nutrition at a glance

Pistachio Brittle is high in carbohydrates and fats due to its sugar and nut content, with a moderate amount of plant-based protein from the pistachios. A typical 1-ounce (28g) serving provides roughly 140-160 calories, along with some fiber, magnesium, and healthy monounsaturated fats.

Nutrition breakdown

Calories	150 kcal
Protein	3 g
Carbs	18 g
Fat	8 g
Fiber	1.5 g
Sugar	12 g
Sodium	45 mg
Potassium	120 mg
Magnesium	25 mg
Phosphorus	50 mg
Iron	0.8 mg
Zinc	0.6 mg
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Vitamin E	0.5 mg
Copper	0.2 mg

Per 1 piece (30 g) · estimated, varies by recipe

💡 What's interesting

Pistachios are one of the oldest known nuts, cultivated for millennia in regions like Iran and the Mediterranean, making this brittle a modern twist on ancient ingredients. Nutritionally, pistachios stand out among nuts for their relatively high protein and antioxidant content, including lutein and zeaxanthin, which are beneficial for eye health.