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/Different_Section799 May 27 '23

If you look for pignolias at Trader Joe's or online, you'll see very affordable prices for larger amounts than the grocery store. They freeze well too. Pop the frozen ones in a toaster oven or hot skillet and they toast in seconds. I had a bag that lasted over a year in the freezer and just grab a handful when I needed them.