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Pantry Staples ingredient guide
Pine Nuts Recipes
Pine nuts are small, buttery seeds with a delicate sweetness and soft crunch, often used to add richness to both savory and sweet recipes. They are best known for classic basil pesto, but they also bring depth to pastas, salads, roasted vegetables, pilafs, stuffings, and cookies.
Because pine nuts are high in natural oils, they toast quickly and can turn from golden to burnt in seconds. A light toast brings out their nutty flavor and makes them especially useful as a finishing ingredient for soups, dips, grain bowls, and Mediterranean-inspired dishes.
Use pine nuts when a recipe needs a subtle nutty note without overwhelming other ingredients. They pair especially well with herbs, olive oil, garlic, lemon, Parmesan, spinach, mushrooms, and roasted squash.
Nutrition reference
Nutrition per 100g
Reference values for comparison and meal planning. Check product labels for strict diets or allergies.
Calories12 kcal
Protein2g
Fat4g
Carbs18g
Sugar5g
Fiber1g
Sodium4mg
Lactose-freeyes
Dairy-freeyes
Cooking guide
How to use Pine Nuts in recipes
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The nutrition panel uses reference values per 100g for the ingredient category: Pantry Staples.
Popular recipes
Most Popular Recipes with Pine Nuts
Top published DandyRecipes posts that use this ingredient or one of its internal variants.
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale, Pine Nuts and Sage Brown Butter
Tender butternut squash agnolotti tossed with garlicky kale, shallot, Parmesan, pine nuts and a nutty sage brown butter...
25 min
Creamy Penne with Pancetta, Peas, and Mint
A quick and creamy pasta dish featuring pancetta, sweet peas and fresh mint, finished with toasted pine nuts...
40 min
Maple Mustard Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Cranberry Pine Nut Salad
Juicy pork chops coated in a sweet-tangy maple mustard glaze, served with crispy roasted fingerling potatoes and a...
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Tender butternut squash-filled agnolotti tossed with sautéed kale and a nutty sage brown butter sauce, finished with pine...
25 min
Creamy Penne with Pancetta, Pine Nuts, and Mint
This creamy penne pasta features crispy pancetta, sweet peas and toasted pine nuts in a rich sour cream...
30 min
Spicy Harissa Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Cucumber Dill Salad
Roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado and a spicy harissa mayo stuffed into warm pita pockets, served with a...
30 min
Toasted Flatbread with Yellow Squash, Mozzarella, and Spicy Honey
Crispy flatbreads topped with tender yellow squash, melted mozzarella and a spicy honey drizzle make a quick and...
40 min
Steak with Tomato Gravy, Roasted Broccoli, and Fingerling Potatoes
A steakhouse-quality dinner featuring juicy sirloin steak with a rich tomato gravy, roasted broccoli with pine nuts and...
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Tender butternut squash agnolotti tossed with sautéed kale and a rich sage brown butter sauce, finished with Parmesan...
30 min
Yellow Squash Flatbreads with Mozzarella, Pine Nuts, and Chili Honey
Crispy flatbreads topped with tender yellow squash, fresh mozzarella and a sweet-spicy chili honey drizzle make a perfect...
40 min
Maple Dijon Glazed Pork Chops with Roasted Potatoes and Cranberry Pine Nut Salad
Juicy pork chops coated in a sweet and tangy maple Dijon glaze, served alongside crispy roasted fingerling potatoes...
20 min
Sage Brown Butter Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale
Tender butternut squash agnolotti tossed in a nutty sage brown butter sauce with sautéed kale and crunchy pine...
30 min
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Avocado and Cucumber-Dill Salad
These pita pockets are loaded with harissa-spiced roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, crunchy pine nuts and a refreshing...
30 min
Spicy Harissa Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Cucumber Dill Salad
Roasted sweet potato rounds, creamy avocado and a spicy harissa mayo are stuffed into warm pita pockets with...
40 min
Steak with Tomato Gravy, Roasted Broccoli, and Fingerling Potatoes
Juicy sirloin steak with a rich tomato gravy, served alongside roasted broccoli with pine nuts and crispy fingerling...
30 min
Roasted Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Avocado and Cucumber Dill Salad
These loaded pita pockets are filled with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado, a refreshing cucumber dill salad and...
30 min
Creamy Penne with Pancetta, Peas, and Mint
This quick and creamy penne pasta combines crispy pancetta, sweet peas and fresh mint for a delightful weeknight...
30 min
Savory Polenta Pancakes with Creamy Mushroom Gravy and Arugula Salad
These pillowy polenta pancakes are smothered in a creamy mushroom sauce and served on a bed of fresh...
30 min
Yellow Squash Flatbreads with Mozzarella, Pine Nuts, and Chili Honey
Crispy flatbreads topped with melted mozzarella, sautéed yellow squash and a sweet-spicy chili honey drizzle.
30 min
Golden Squash Flatbreads with Mozzarella, Pine Nuts & Chili Honey
Crispy flatbreads topped with sautéed yellow squash, melted mozzarella and a sweet-spicy chili honey drizzle. Served with a...
30 min
Roasted Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Avocado and Cucumber Dill Salad
These roasted sweet potato pita pockets are stuffed with creamy avocado, herby cucumber salad and a spicy harissa...
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Delicate pasta pillows filled with sweet butternut squash, tossed with tender kale and a nutty sage brown butter...
30 min
Creamy Mushroom Ragu over Seared Polenta Cakes with Arugula Salad
Seared polenta cakes topped with a creamy mushroom ragu and served with a balsamic arugula salad make for...
30 min
Spicy Harissa Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Cucumber Dill Salad
These pita pockets are stuffed with roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado and a refreshing cucumber dill salad, all...
30 min
Toasted Flatbreads with Yellow Squash, Mozzarella, and Chili Honey
Crispy flatbreads topped with tender yellow squash, melted mozzarella and a sweet-spicy chili honey drizzle.
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Tender butternut squash-filled agnolotti tossed with sautéed kale, pine nuts and sage brown butter sauce, finished with Parmesan.
30 min
Golden Squash and Mozzarella Flatbread Pizzas with Chili Honey Drizzle
Crispy flatbreads topped with tender yellow squash, fresh mozzarella and a sweet-spicy chili honey finish make for an...
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Tender butternut squash-filled pasta tossed with kale, pine nuts and a rich sage brown butter sauce. A quick...
30 min
Roasted Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Avocado and Cucumber Dill Salad
These roasted sweet potato pita pockets are loaded with creamy avocado, herby cucumber salad and a spicy harissa...
30 min
Spicy Roasted Sweet Potato Pita Pockets with Avocado and Cucumber Dill Salad
These pita pockets are loaded with harissa-roasted sweet potatoes, creamy avocado and a refreshing cucumber dill salad for...
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Delicate butternut squash-filled agnolotti tossed with kale in a nutty sage brown butter sauce, finished with pine nuts...
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Tender butternut squash-filled agnolotti tossed with sautéed kale and pine nuts in a rich sage brown butter sauce....
20 min
Butternut Squash Agnolotti with Kale in Sage Brown Butter Sauce
Tender butternut squash-filled pasta tossed with kale, pine nuts and a rich sage brown butter sauce. A quick...
Ingredient FAQ
Pine Nuts recipe questions
What can I cook with Pine Nuts?
Use the collection links and recipe cards on this page to find dinners, lunches, quick meals and ingredient-focused recipe ideas with pine nuts.
How many DandyRecipes use Pine Nuts?
This ingredient page currently links to 33 published DandyRecipes that use pine nuts or one of its internal ingredient variants.
Can I filter Pine Nuts recipes by cooking time?
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Are nutrition and dietary labels exact?
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