pine nuts substitutes

8 substitutes · avg score 8.1 · Small, soft seeds from pine tree cones with a delicate, buttery, slightly resinous flavor. Classic in pesto, Mediterranean and Middle Eastern dishes, and toasted as garnish on salads and grain dishes.

quick swaps (averaged across uses)

01

Cashews

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Creamy and mild, great in pesto

02

Almonds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slivered almonds for pesto or salads

03

Walnuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer flavor, works in pesto

04

Macadamia Nuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Delicate and buttery

05

Pistachios

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly sweet and green-tinted; similar fat content, chop to same size for pestos and salads

06

Peanuts

6.7
1 cup : 3/4 cup

Delicate and buttery; toast lightly

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