If you asked me to choose something citrus vs. chocolate I’d have to sit long and hard about it first. Many factors might come into place, have I had too much chocolate in the recent past (pfft like that’ll ever happen), are we talking breakfast sweet vs. dessert sweet and finally the type of citrus. In the end I’d probably get the chocolate option BUT like I did a few weeks ago when out to dinner, I went citrus.
What I love about the citrus family is the great versatility of the fruit, you can go sweet or savory and every single meal I can think of can be enhance by it. The tart acidity can break up a fatty dish; vegetables almost always benefit from a spray of lemon juice after cooking; avocados would go brown without lime juice and where would we be without the combination of lemons and blueberries?
I’m somewhat embarrased by the amount I go through at home, right now sitting my fridge I have a box of clementines, two types of lemons and limes. Did I mention it makes me really sad to have to wait most of the year to get oranges? Sure they aren’t local to my climate, but I’ll still only eat them when they are in season to their region.
So the point to my citrus ramblings here? If you haven’t figured it out #SundaySupper is going citrus crazy this week! I’m in love with so many of the recipes listed and we prove my points above that citrus works in every type of dish!
I had it in my mind for awhile to do a meyer lemon quick bread with nuts – pistachios are one of those that I tend to grind up in things or snack on but never focus on. Since pistachios don’t have too much of an overwhelming flavor I thought it’s be a great combination!
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
- 1/2 cup granulated white sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- zest from 1 meyer lemon
- juice from 2 meyer lemons
- 3/4 cup shelled unsalted pistachio nuts, toasted
Instructions
- Pre-heat your oven to 350 degrees F. and grease a 9 inch loaf pan.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Set aside.
- Using your stand mixer or hand mixer, beat together the butter and sugar until light and airy about 3-4 minutes. Beat in the eggs one at a time and then add the meyer lemon zest and juice. Mix until just combined.
- In two portions, add the flour mixture, scraping down the sides in between each addition.
- Finally, stir in the pistachios.
- Pour the batter into the prepared loaf pan and baking for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let cool completely on a cooling rack before removing.
Make sure to check out all the great citrus recipes this week!
Better with Citrus Breakfasts:
- Orange Ricotta Pancakes from Gotta Get Baked
Big On Citrus Breads & Condiments:
- Honey Lime Dressing from Ruffles & Truffles
- Lemon Poppyseed Sweet Bread from Food Lust People Love
- Meyer Lemon Pistachio Loaf from The Girl in the Little Red Kitchen
- Moroccan Preserved Lemons from MarocMama
Make You Pucker Salads, Sides, & Main Dishes:
- Ceviche from Cookistry
- Cilantro Lime Rice from Crazy Foodie Stunts
- Citrus Ginger Chicken from Kudos Kitchen
- Easy Indian Lemon Chicken from Soni’s Food
- Grilled Orange & Lime Chicken Thighs from Big Bear’s Wife
- Meyer Lemon-Garlic Shrimp & Asparagus with Brown Rice from Daily Dish Recipes
- Orange Chicken from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Red Cabbage and Red Pepper Salad with Citrus Dressing from Family Foodie
- Seared Cod with Grapefruit Fennel Slaw from Magnolia Days
- Tangy Lemon Rice with Grated Mango & Roasted Cashew from Sue’s Nutrition Buzz
Sour Citrusy Sweets & Desserts:
- Blood Orange Sorbet from My Cute Bride
- Broiled Oranges with Toasted Coconut from Neighborfood
- Clementine Curd from Small Wallet Big Appetite
- Creamsicle Cupcakes from The Meltaways
- Dairyfree Key Lime Meringue Bliss from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
- Fresh Lemon Mousse from Comfy Cuisine
- Frozen Lemon Dessert from Gourmet Drizzles
- Gluten Free Orange Pound Cake from Simply Gourmet
- Honey and Lemon Cake from Happy Baking Days
- Key Lime Biscotti from Juanita’s Cocina
- Key Lime Cheesecake from Flour on My Face
- Key Lime Cookie Bars from Supper for a Steal
- Key Lime Truffles from What Smells So Good?
- Lemon Blueberry Polenta Cake from Vintage Kitchen Notes
- Lemon Coconut Cinnamon Rolls from Chocolate Moosey
- Lemon Cookies from Basic N Delicious
- Lemon Cream Pie Push Pops from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Lemon Layer Cake from Crispy Bits & Burnt Ends
- Lemon Ricotta Cake from The Urban Mrs.
- Meyer Lemon Snack Cake with Lemon Cream Cheese Frosting from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Mini Meyer Lemon Pies from Cravings of a Lunatic
- Mini Orange Cream & Lemon Cream Scones from The Foodie Army Wife
- No-Bake Lemon Cheese Cakes w/Blueberry-Lemon Sauce from Momma’s Meals
- Olive Oil Cake with Orange Marmalade from Hip Foodie Mom
- Omiyage California Citrus Cake from Ninja Baking
- Orange Cake with Orange Syrup from The Lovely Pantry
- Pink Grapefruit Pie from In the Kitchen With Audrey and Maurene
- Pink Lemonade Pound Cake from In the Kitchen with KP
- Sugar-Free Lemon Meringue Pie from Webicurean
- Tarte au Citron from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
Sour Sips & Drinks:
- {DIY} Arancello and Limoncello from girlichef
- Orange Creamsicle Smoothies from Mama.Mommy.Mom
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I LOVE pistachios and anything containing them has my instant stamp of approval! Your Meyer lemon pistachio loaf looks lovely. So moist and flavorful.
Oh, I forgot to mention that I’m a huge lemon lover too. Great pick!
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OM, you used pistachios, I love them! Such a clever combination of flavors Susan. This is my kind of cake!
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I’ll be there shortly to raid your citrus stash! YUM! Thank you so much for participating this week!
I could go for a slice of this with my coffee right now. Perfect combination.
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Quick breads are so wonderful. You can whip up one in no time. My husband would really like this one because pistachios are his favorite nut. I don’t get them for him often and I think it’s about time for me to get some for him again. I might as well make this lovely bread too.
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I haven’t ever made anything with pisatchios before but I’ve been tossing the idea around in my head for a while. I love the nuts by themselves, yummy and roasted (and salted, yum) but I’ve never actually baked with them. So this recipe is very intriguing to me! Bookmarked.
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Oh baby! Citrus all the way! I can not go to the store without purchasing lemons. I like the good crunch from pistachios in this!
I am the same way. As much as I love clementines and other types of oranges I wait until they are in season as well, I do the same thing with berries. They just aren’t the same other times of the year. But that does mean I go a bit crazy with them during the times of the year they are in season. You combined some of my favourite flavours with this bread, I can’t wait to give it a try
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I love pistachios and your loaf with blueberries and meyer lemon looks like the perfect treat to enjoy this season 🙂 Yumm…
Lemon and pistachio are a fantastic combination – this looks divine! I love citrus too but living in the Midwest it’s all coming from somewhere else. We are moving to a more Mediterranean climate next year and I can’t wait!
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This looks so yummy and super moist! I love pistachios too–what a great combination!
Pistachios is one of my favorite nuts (along with hazelnut). Love the sunshine this loaf brings (esp since it’s raining right now).
Mmmm – this look SO good! I agree. Citrus vs. Chocolate is a hard battle.
I could use a couple of slices of this right now. What a yummy combo!
My mom would love this as a pistachio “nut”!
Yum! I think meyer lemons are absolutely wonderful, and I love the sound of this loaf!
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I totally have to try this. Meyer lemons and pistachios, total genius.
You are combining two of my favorite flavors in this beautiful loaf. I am with you… it is amazing how much citrus I have in my kitchen on any given week.
so… i have meyer lemons and pistachios sitting in the kitchen. this is fate, right??
What a beautiful loaf! I love that you combined pistachios with the Meyer lemons in a quick bread. I am mentally toasting a slice and slathering it with butter. Maybe even lemon butter. So delicious!
Love, love, love. I’ve been on a citrus kick lately so this is perfect. I just need a cup of tea!
Lol, Susan, I love your thought process on whether to choose chocolate or lemon (funny enough, I go through the same thing…although 9 times out of 10, chocolate wins out). This loaf looks amazing! I really need to get my hands on some meyer lemons – can you believe I’ve never tried them before? The pistachio must add such an amazing boost of flavour and texture.
Very unique and lovely combination of flavors in your loaf! And such a beautiful presentation! Thanks for the recipe- sounds like a keeper! 😉
My mom LOVES pistachios, so I’ll definitely have to make this for her! Meyer lemons… I need to find these and soon, I know their season is kinda short. I am the same way–sometimes, I just want citrus! Especially after a big meal. It’s a good palate cleanser.
Your bread looks absolutely tasty and divine! Love the addition of the pistachios!!
I am loving the sound of this combination. I’ve been making an effort to bake more I think this bread sounds like something I should bake immediately! Looks wonderful!
I know you live in NYC too. I can find almost any ingredient, but I’ve yet to see a Meyer lemon. Any advice?
I’ve found them at my local grocery co-op and also ordered from Fresh Direct. Have you tried Whole Foods or Trader Joe’s? The season is short though for Meyer Lemons. Not sure how much longer they will be out. You could substitute a little orange juice or mandarin juice in with lemon juice and that’ll work, since it’s a hybrid of the two.
Susan, I love this combo! Yeah, like there’s such a thing as too much chocolate.
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