What Can I Cook With Pine Nuts?
20 delicious dish ideas to try with pine nuts
Got pine nuts in your kitchen? Here are quick and easy dishes you can make right now - from Indian classics to global favorites. No long recipes, just pure inspiration.
20 Dishes You Can Make With Pine Nuts
What Can I Cook With Pine Nuts And...
🍚With Rice:
- →Lebanese Rice with Pine Nuts
- →Pine Nut Pilaf
- →Pine Nut Risotto
Common Mistakes When Cooking Pine Nuts
- ✕Toast pine nuts in a dry pan on LOW heat - they burn in seconds
- ✕Watch them constantly while toasting - they go from golden to burnt instantly
- ✕Don't buy pine nuts in bulk unless you'll use them fast - they go rancid quickly
- ✕Store in the freezer to prevent rancidity
- ✕'Pine mouth' is real - some people get a bitter taste that lasts days from certain batches
How to Store Pine Nuts
Pine nuts last 1-2 months at room temp. 3-6 months in fridge. 9-12 months in freezer.
Learn more about pine nuts storageFrequently Asked Questions
What can I make with pine nuts?
Classic basil pesto, pignoli cookies, toasted pine nut salad, pine nut pilaf, or sautéed greens with pine nuts.
Why are pine nuts so expensive?
Pine nuts take 15-25 years for trees to produce, and harvesting is labor-intensive. They're hand-extracted from pine cones.
What is the fastest dish to make with pine nuts?
Toasted pine nut salad topping takes 3 minutes. Basil pesto takes 5 minutes in a food processor.
Can pine nuts be frozen?
Yes, and you should! Freeze pine nuts to prevent rancidity. They last up to 1 year frozen.
What can I substitute for pine nuts?
Cashews, almonds, walnuts, pecans, or sunflower seeds can substitute for pine nuts in most recipes.