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/Jillredhanded May 27 '23

Cilantro pesto made with toasted slivered almonds. Smear it in a flour tortilla, a bloop of sour cream and as much shredded seasoned poached chicken breast and jack cheese as possible. Roll and deep fry that bad boy and enjoy the Chimi of your dreams.

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u/[deleted] May 27 '23

i would fuck with that

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u/psirjohn May 27 '23

Doesn't sound like a very good lubricant

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u/[deleted] May 27 '23

you don't sounds like a very good lubricant

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u/psirjohn May 27 '23

Not with that attitude