Spiced Peach Lassi

Name: Spiced Peach Lassi
Yield: Makes 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lb ripe peaches (about 5 medium) quartered and pitted (4 cups); 2 cups lowfat buttermilk, chilled; 1 cup ice cubes; 1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup peach liqueur (optional); 2 tablespoons shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped

June 25, 2014

Buttermilk, packed with calcium and probiotics, lends a subtle tanginess to this spice-spiked lassi. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped pistachios for a hit of crunch.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 4 servings

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb ripe peaches (about 5 medium) quartered and pitted (4 cups)

2 cups lowfat buttermilk, chilled

1 cup ice cubes

1/4 cup sugar, plus more to taste

1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom

1/8 teaspoon ground cumin

1/8 teaspoon salt

1/2 cup peach liqueur (optional)

2 tablespoons shelled unsalted pistachios, coarsely chopped

Preparation

In a blender, puree peaches, buttermilk, ice cubes, sugar, cardamom, cumin, salt and liqueur, if desired, until smooth and frothy. Add sugar to taste. Divide among 4 glasses and top with pistachios. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Per Serving

186 calories per serving

3 g fat (1 g saturated)

36 g carbs

3 g fiber

6 g protein

#### Nutritional analysis provided by Self

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