Toasted Pine Nuts

Toasted Pine Nuts

Lightly browning pine nuts in a dry skillet deepens their flavor and adds crunch.

Total 6 min Makes 4 oz Calories 95/serving

Dietary

Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Keto, Wheat free, Dairy free, Halal, Kosher, Kosher for passover, Ashkenazi kosher for passover

Allergens

Tree nuts

Toasting pine nuts over gentle heat coaxes out a rich, buttery aroma and golden color that raw nuts lack. This simple technique takes just a few minutes and transforms pine nuts for use in pesto, salads, pasta, and baked goods.

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces pine nuts

Method

  1. Place a 9-inch dry skillet over medium-low heat.

  2. Add the pine nuts in a single layer and shake the skillet to spread them out evenly.

  3. Toast, shaking or stirring the pine nuts frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.

  4. Immediately transfer the pine nuts to a plate or bowl to stop the cooking and prevent scorching.

  5. Let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes, before using or storing in an airtight container.

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    Toasted Pine Nuts

    Toasting pine nuts over gentle heat coaxes out a rich, buttery aroma and golden color that raw nuts lack. This simple technique takes just a few minutes and transforms pine nuts for use in pesto, salads, pasta, and baked goods.

    6 min 4 oz 95 cal

    Ingredients

    • 4 ounces pine nuts

    Method

    1. 1

      Place a 9-inch dry skillet over medium-low heat.

    2. 2

      Add the pine nuts in a single layer and shake the skillet to spread them out evenly.

    3. 3

      Toast, shaking or stirring the pine nuts frequently, until golden brown and fragrant, 4 to 5 minutes.

    4. 4

      Immediately transfer the pine nuts to a plate or bowl to stop the cooking and prevent scorching.

    5. 5

      Let cool to room temperature, about 10 minutes, before using or storing in an airtight container.