"We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. It's sometimes difficult to imagine nuts tucked inside an Italian sub - but only if imagination gets burdened by preconceived notions. In this case, we're suggesting one particular nut, which happens to grow prolifically in parts of Southern Italy, making it a somewhat of a natural complement to Italian-based sandwiches. It's the perky little pistachio nut, a multifaceted member of the Anacardiaceae (cashew) family."
"Adding shelled pistachios brings extra texture and flavor to Italian-style subs, providing a crisp, slightly sweet, earthy crunch that pairs well with the savory salami, ham, provolone, or mortadella that's typical of these sandwiches. Just lightly toast and chop (or crush) the pistachios, then sprinkle over the fillings before closing the sandwich. That's a quick-fix upgrade with some pretty impressive nutrition benefits; pistachios are rich in plant-based protein, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, pulling their weight as more than simply a sandwich garnish."
Pistachios grow prolifically in parts of Southern Italy and belong to the Anacardiaceae (cashew) family. Shelled pistachios, lightly toasted and chopped or crushed, add crisp, slightly sweet, earthy crunch to Italian-style subs and pair well with salami, ham, provolone, and mortadella. Pistachio-based creams and pestos function like mayonnaise, enhancing flavor and binding piled fillings to keep sandwiches intact. Mortadella varieties often contain pistachios, reinforcing the nut’s compatibility with Italian sandwich ingredients. Pistachios supply plant-based protein, fiber, potassium, and vitamin B6, delivering notable nutrition while serving as a flavorful sandwich component.
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