Pine Nuts 40g
Discover the rich, buttery flavour and delicate crunch of our Premium Pine Nuts. Sourced from quality harvests, these ivory-coloured kernels are a cherished ingredient in gourmet kitchens worldwide. Known for their soft texture and slightly sweet, resinous flavour, pine nuts are the indispensable foundation for authentic Italian pesto and add a luxurious touch to a vast array of sweet and savoury dishes.
Elevate your cooking from everyday to extraordinary with this versatile and nutrient-rich pantry staple.
Why Choose Our Pine Nuts?
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Authentic Gourmet Flavour: The essential, non-negotiable ingredient for creating classic Genovese Pesto and other Italian dishes.
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Buttery & Delicate: Offers a soft crunch and a rich, creamy flavour that enhances everything it touches.
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Perfect for Toasting: Lightly toasting in a dry pan unlocks their full, deep, nutty aroma and flavour.
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Nutrient Rich: A good source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc.
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A Kitchen Luxury: A little goes a long way in transforming salads, pastas, baked goods, and stuffings into something special.
How to Use Pine Nuts in Your Kitchen:
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Authentic Pesto: The star ingredient in traditional basil pesto. Blend with fresh basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil.
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Salad Toppings: Lightly toast and sprinkle over salads, pasta dishes, and roasted vegetables for a flavourful crunch.
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Baking & Desserts: A key component in Italian Pignoli Cookies and a wonderful addition to biscotti and fruit cakes.
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Stuffings & Pilafs: Add a rich, nutty dimension to stuffings for poultry, or mix into rice pilafs.
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Garnish: Use as an elegant finishing touch on soups, dips (like hummus), and main courses.
Store in an airtight container in a cool, dark, dry place, or refrigerate to extend freshness. Resealable pack provided.
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Recipe For Pine Nuts
🍝 Classic Basil Pesto Genovese
📜 Authentic Recipe
Ingredients:
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2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)
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1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)
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1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano
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1/4 cup Pecorino Romano
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2 garlic cloves
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3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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1/2 tsp salt
Key Steps:
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Toast pine nuts in dry pan until golden (watch closely—they burn fast!)
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Blend basil + nuts + garlic + cheeses
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Drizzle oil while blending until emulsified
Pro Tip:
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For vibrant green color, blanch basil 5 sec before blending
🥇 Other Top Pine Nut Recipes:
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Italian Pignoli Cookies (almond-pine nut macaroons)
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Middle Eastern Muhammara (red pepper-walnut dip with pine nuts)
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Spanish Spinach with Raisins & Pine Nuts (sweet-sautéed side)
Storage Hack:
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Freeze pine nuts to prevent rancidity (lasts 1 year vs. 1 month at room temp)
Need a nut-free pesto (sub sunflower seeds) or toasting tricks? Ask! 🌿
Fun Fact: It takes 3 years for a pine cone to mature enough to harvest nuts—that’s why they’re pricey!
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