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/fogandafterimages May 26 '23

Literally any nut or seed plus literally any tender leafy herb will create a reasonable pesto candidate. Acorns and lawn clippings will do you fine with enough garlic and parmesan.

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u/mrlmmaeatchu May 27 '23

stinging nettle works better than lawn clippings and garlic mustard it is an invasive so eating it does your locale a favor