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Pine Nuts 40g

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?

  • Authentic Gourmet Flavour: The essential, non-negotiable ingredient for creating classic Genovese Pesto and other Italian dishes.

  • Buttery & Delicate: Offers a soft crunch and a rich, creamy flavour that enhances everything it touches.

  • Perfect for Toasting: Lightly toasting in a dry pan unlocks their full, deep, nutty aroma and flavour.

  • Nutrient Rich: A good source of plant-based protein, healthy fats, and essential minerals like magnesium and zinc.

  • 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:

  • Authentic Pesto: The star ingredient in traditional basil pesto. Blend with fresh basil, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil.

  • Salad Toppings: Lightly toast and sprinkle over salads, pasta dishes, and roasted vegetables for a flavourful crunch.

  • Baking & Desserts: A key component in Italian Pignoli Cookies and a wonderful addition to biscotti and fruit cakes.

  • Stuffings & Pilafs: Add a rich, nutty dimension to stuffings for poultry, or mix into rice pilafs.

  • 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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RRP:
NZ$ 9.99
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NZ$ 8.49
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Recipe For Pine Nuts

🍝 Classic Basil Pesto Genovese

📜 Authentic Recipe

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (packed)

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts (toasted)

  • 1/2 cup Parmigiano-Reggiano

  • 1/4 cup Pecorino Romano

  • 2 garlic cloves

  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 tsp salt

Key Steps:

  1. Toast pine nuts in dry pan until golden (watch closely—they burn fast!)

  2. Blend basil + nuts + garlic + cheeses

  3. Drizzle oil while blending until emulsified

Pro Tip:

  • For vibrant green color, blanch basil 5 sec before blending


🥇 Other Top Pine Nut Recipes:

  1. Italian Pignoli Cookies (almond-pine nut macaroons)

  2. Middle Eastern Muhammara (red pepper-walnut dip with pine nuts)

  3. Spanish Spinach with Raisins & Pine Nuts (sweet-sautéed side)

Storage Hack:

  • 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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