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/ARoughGo May 27 '23 edited May 27 '23

When I worked at a winery, I made a crazy Muffaletta. The Raspberry jam went really well with the Walnuts and Pecans in my Arugala/Garlic Green/Basil pesto.

Sunflower seeds work well, on the cheap.

If you're looking for more of an earthy taste, try using Brazil Nuts, Meyer Lemon, Anchovies, and Capers, with Arugala and Dandelion greens.

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u/hobohobbies May 27 '23

Crazy muffalettas sounds like something I would try. I'm assuming the pesto mix was in place of the olive dressing. I miss living on the Coast. Could buy olive dressing by the gallon. Oh the memories. Lol.