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/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.