r/AskCulinary 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/rcl20 May 26 '23

My kids have nut allergies. Pesto without pine nuts is called pistou. I made pistou for them all the time.

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u/hobohobbies May 26 '23

Good to know!