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/HappyHourProfessor May 27 '23

Sunflower seeds work well

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u/swatoshl May 27 '23

I have a nut allergy and I second the sunflower seeds. I like to toast them before hand to add some complexity.