pistachios substitute
in stir fry.

Pistachios tossed into Stir Fry at the end add crunch and protein. The replacement should toast quickly in a hot pan without burning or turning bitter.

top substitutes

01

Cashews

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Mild, buttery; closest texture match

02

Walnuts

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

More bitter but similar crunch in baking

03

Pecans

10.0best for stir fry
1 cup : 1 cup

Sweeter; works in desserts and salads

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04

Peanuts

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Slightly sweeter, good for snacking

05

Almonds

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Toast and chop for crunch; 1:1 swap in pesto, baklava, and baked goods, less sweet

06

Pumpkin Seeds (Pepitas)

10.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Green color and crunch; 1:1 swap in salads, pesto, and baked goods, nut-free option

07

Macadamia Nuts

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Buttery and rich; 1:1 swap in cookies and white chocolate bark, milder flavor

08

Pine Nuts

7.5
1 cup : 1 cup

Similar small size and buttery texture; 1:1 swap in pesto, sweeter and softer texture

09

Hazelnuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Richer and sweeter; 1:1 swap in baked goods and ice cream, no green color

10

Brazil Nuts

5.0
1 cup : 1 cup

Chop to match pistachio size; creamy with rich nutty flavor, 1:1 in baking and trail mix

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