Raw Pistachio Nut without the shell. The kernels are pink and green on the outside and creamy on the inside. Pistachios can be used in recipes as a replacement for pecans and pine nuts for a different taste. You can toss them through a salad or pasta dish. They make a great pesto or a nutritious snack. Some of the most creative and delicious uses of the pistachio come to us from Italy, where it is often included in desserts such as biscotti and gelato.

Origin - Iran