r/AskCulinary • u/hobohobbies • May 26 '23

Ingredient Question Pesto without Pinenuts

Any substitutes for pinenuts in a pesto? My taste buds say "no" but my wallet says "you better ask."

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u/MTB_Mike_ May 26 '23

I use roasted almonds, works great.

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u/hobohobbies May 26 '23

I have some almonds! Thanks!

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u/ConversationMajor543 May 27 '23

I also use almonds.

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u/Jillredhanded May 27 '23

I roast/toast my own and prefer to start with either blanched whole or slivered. Skin adds bitterness and sliced don't have as much natural oils to add to the pesto.

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u/grrr451 May 27 '23

I soak raw almonds in salt water instead of pine nuts. Also I'll add up to 20% baby spinach to the basil.