Pesto without pine nuts?

[Missourian]

In this recipe they sub in raw sunflower seeds.

They also state you can sub in cashews, walnuts or almonds.

I had no idea...but I'm going to try it sometime this weekend.

If it works I'll be harvesting more black walnuts next year.

Instant Pot Pasta Pesto

In case you never had it, a pesto sauce is compromised of four simple ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. And it has one pricier, harder-to-find member: pine nuts. Good thing this recipe has you subbing the much more accessible and affordable raw sunflower seeds...

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[1srelluc]

Sounds like something Euell Gibbons would eat.

 

[OhPleaseJustQuit]

In this recipe they sub in raw sunflower seeds.

They also state you can sub in cashews, walnuts or almonds.

I had no idea...but I'm going to try it sometime this weekend.

If it works I'll be harvesting more black walnuts next year.

Instant Pot Pasta Pesto

In case you never had it, a pesto sauce is compromised of four simple ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. And it has one pricier, harder-to-find member: pine nuts. Good thing this recipe has you subbing the much more accessible and affordable raw sunflower seeds...

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I can't eat any nuts, but sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds are okay. I'm going to try some pumpkin seed pesto one of these days.

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[JGalt]

Now I'm hungry, dammit!

 

[Stryder50]

We've been swapping out pistachios for the pine nuts(seeds) for years now. Seemed a natural option (and cheaper)

 

[martybegan]

In this recipe they sub in raw sunflower seeds.

They also state you can sub in cashews, walnuts or almonds.

I had no idea...but I'm going to try it sometime this weekend.

If it works I'll be harvesting more black walnuts next year.

Instant Pot Pasta Pesto

In case you never had it, a pesto sauce is compromised of four simple ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. And it has one pricier, harder-to-find member: pine nuts. Good thing this recipe has you subbing the much more accessible and affordable raw sunflower seeds...

pressureluckcooking.com

I've used walnuts for pesto. The key thing that makes a pesto a pesto is the basil, and the pecorino romano/paragiano reggiano.

 

[Missourian]

We've been swapping out pistachios for the pine nuts(seeds) for years now. Seemed a natural option (and cheaper)

I've used walnuts for pesto. The key thing that makes a pesto a pesto is the basil, and the pecorino romano/paragiano reggiano.

Well...why didn't you tell me?

It never occurred to me to try anything else.

 

[Stryder50]

In this recipe they sub in raw sunflower seeds.

They also state you can sub in cashews, walnuts or almonds.

I had no idea...but I'm going to try it sometime this weekend.

If it works I'll be harvesting more black walnuts next year.

Instant Pot Pasta Pesto

In case you never had it, a pesto sauce is compromised of four simple ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. And it has one pricier, harder-to-find member: pine nuts. Good thing this recipe has you subbing the much more accessible and affordable raw sunflower seeds...

pressureluckcooking.com

We've tried the walnuts when have no pistachios, and it works/tastes good as well.
Not sure if the almonds would work for my tastebuds though.
I love cashews so that could also be an option to consider.

Next item would be if these should be raw, or roasted(salted) ?

Another factor to consider is which type of basil. IRCC there are about 4-5 types one can get seeds for, maybe 2-3 types in the market, especially Asian. So if you garden, there's something else to harvest.

 

[HaShev]

In this recipe they sub in raw sunflower seeds.

They also state you can sub in cashews, walnuts or almonds.

I had no idea...but I'm going to try it sometime this weekend.

If it works I'll be harvesting more black walnuts next year.

Instant Pot Pasta Pesto

In case you never had it, a pesto sauce is compromised of four simple ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. And it has one pricier, harder-to-find member: pine nuts. Good thing this recipe has you subbing the much more accessible and affordable raw sunflower seeds...

pressureluckcooking.com

I always used Walnuts, which is what was handy. Basil I used to have growing as a window plant. I used the pesto with ranch dressing to make a great salad dressing.

 

[Missourian]

I always used Walnuts, which is what was handy. Basil I used to have growing as a window plant. I used the pesto with ranch dressing to make a great salad dressing.

That just sounds delicious.

Going to try that.

 

[skye]

IMO pesto and pine nuts are a perfect combination....with cashews is very good too....

For me that's an ideal combination....I wouldn't ask for more I wouldn't change it!

 

[skye]

Now I'm hungry, dammit!

Me too~!

 

[Likkmee]

In this recipe they sub in raw sunflower seeds.

They also state you can sub in cashews, walnuts or almonds.

I had no idea...but I'm going to try it sometime this weekend.

If it works I'll be harvesting more black walnuts next year.

Instant Pot Pasta Pesto

In case you never had it, a pesto sauce is compromised of four simple ingredients: basil, olive oil, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese. And it has one pricier, harder-to-find member: pine nuts. Good thing this recipe has you subbing the much more accessible and affordable raw sunflower seeds...

pressureluckcooking.com

C'mon man Walnuts are garbage....the wood id a pleasure.
Food nuts ?
Use Pecans or, if your wallet can handle it, Macadamia.

 

[Missourian]

Spinach walnut pesto?

Spinach-Walnut Pesto

We swap fresh basil and pine nuts for ingredients that are more evergreen and everyday, perfect for a vibrant hit in cooler months. The w...

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[Missourian]

Carrot greens pesto.

Leafy Greens Pesto (3 Ways: Carrot Top, Spinach, Watercress)

Got extra greens? Make some Leafy Greens Pesto! Here are 3 recipes for spinach, watercress, or carrot top pesto (all in under 5 minutes!)

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[Missourian]

How to make pesto out of almost anything...

How to Make Pesto Out of Just About Anything

PSA: You don't need pricey pine nuts or even basil to make everyone's favorite green sauce. Here's how to make pesto out of whatever you've got lying around.

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