{"id":48339,"date":"2024-04-11T18:35:24","date_gmt":"2024-04-11T22:35:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/?p=48339"},"modified":"2024-04-11T18:35:27","modified_gmt":"2024-04-11T22:35:27","slug":"pine-nuts-substitutes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/pine-nuts-substitutes\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Less Expensive Substitutes for Pine Nuts in Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/easy-peasy-pesto-3-ways\/\">Making pesto<\/a> is a pretty straightforward process. Basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and parmesan come together in a food processor and you\u2019re basically done. Season to taste, maybe make a few adjustments, but otherwise, you have pesto, ready for adding to your favorite pasta dish, dolloping onto pizza or soup, or simply spreading on a piece of crusty bread.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"Pine nuts in a white bowl with a wooden spoon on top of a wooden cutting board.\" class=\"wp-image-48409\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pine-nuts.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Shutterstock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>However, if you\u2019ve made pesto recently, you\u2019ve likely noticed that pine nuts are far from affordable. Nuts in general can be kind of pricey, but pine nuts in particular are expensive. (A quick Walmart price check shows that a 4 oz. bag of Great Value-branded pine nuts is just under $7; comparatively, a 4 oz. bag of chopped pecans is just under $4, and a 4 oz. bag of sliced almonds is just under $2.50.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re buying groceries on a budget, you may feel as if your only option is to kiss pesto goodbye \u2014 but luckily, just because pine nuts are the go-to for pesto, they\u2019re not necessarily your only option. Here are six less expensive substitutes for pine nuts in pesto.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-1200x801.jpg\" alt=\"A wooden bowl filled with pistachios on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-48410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-1200x801.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/pistachios.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>nelea33\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Pistachios<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>For a pesto, pistachios are a good replacement for pine nuts, although they lean a little sweeter than pine nuts. You may want to adjust your seasonings and the ratio of your other ingredients accordingly, if you\u2019d prefer to avoid this slight flavor change.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/soakedbeans1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/soakedbeans1.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/11\/soakedbeans1-300x189.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. White Beans<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beans? In your pesto? Yes! While white beans are definitely not a standard swap for pine nuts, when it comes to pesto, white beans can add to the dish\u2019s creamy texture. This is an especially good swap if you\u2019re looking for an overall nut-free pesto recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-1200x800.jpg\" alt=\"Shelled sunflower seeds in a wooden bowl, sunflower seeds with shells still on in another wooden bowl, and three sunflowers surrounding the bowls, all on a wooden table.\" class=\"wp-image-48408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-360x240.jpg 360w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-225x150.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/sunflower-seeds.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>New Africa\/Shutterstock<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Sunflower Seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Shelled (!) sunflower seeds are a cheap alternative to many nut varieties and can be used in place of pine nuts in pesto, though note that the pesto\u2019s color might be slightly different. That said, sunflower seeds are a great nut-free alternative, if you\u2019re cooking for anyone with allergies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"604\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/walnuts2.jpg\" alt=\"walnuts-for-walnut-butter\" class=\"wp-image-25199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/walnuts2.jpg 604w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/walnuts2-300x273.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 604px) 100vw, 604px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Walnuts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Walnuts are a popular pine nut substitute in pesto recipes. They\u2019re cheap and flavorful. You\u2019ll need to go an extra step if you use walnuts in your pesto, though; make sure to toast the walnuts before using them.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"550\" height=\"583\" src=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/kale-pesto-2.jpg\" alt=\"Lemon balm and cashew pesto.\" class=\"wp-image-25415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/kale-pesto-2.jpg 550w, https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2011\/09\/kale-pesto-2-283x300.jpg 283w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/lemon-balm-and-cashew-pesto\/\">Lemon Balm &amp; Cashew Pesto<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Cashews<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cashews are creamy, light, and very similar to pine nuts. They\u2019ll blend well into your favorite pesto recipe.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div class=\"pinterest-pin\">\n  <a\n  href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/3025924743311422\/\" \n  data-pin-do=\"embedPin\"\n  data-pin-width=\"large\"\n  data-pin-terse=\"false\"\n  target=\"_blank\"\n  rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\n  <\/a>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Pumpkin seeds<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, creamy and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthygreenkitchen.com\/pumpkin-seed-benefits\/\">healthy pumpkin seeds<\/a> make a beautiful nut-free pesto like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.forkintheroad.co\/pumpkin-seed-pesto-sauce\/\">this one<\/a> from Fork in the Road. Use the green variety without shells (pepitas) when making pesto, and consider toasting the seeds a bit before using them in your pesto recipe.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do You Really Need a Substitute?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s worth noting that it\u2019s entirely possible to make a pesto without any pine nuts or any pine nut replacements. Simply follow your recipe and omit them. While the texture will be slightly different, the flavor will be very similar, and you might not even notice the change, particularly if you\u2019re using the pesto in a large dish, with a lot of other flavors and textures, such as in a lasagna or on a pizza.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Basil?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re actually out of basil, not pine nuts (or both!), you can make pesto using other, flavorful, green ingredients. Mint, spinach, cilantro, parsley, arugula, radish greens \u2014 they all make suitable alternative options! You can even mix and match quantities of these ingredients, to craft a basil-free pesto recipe that matches your specific flavor preferences.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Homemade pesto is delicious and easy to make, but if you\u2019ve made it recently, you\u2019ve likely noticed that pine nuts are pretty pricey. 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