Are there pine nuts in pesto?

[angels]

[Astarlessnightsky]

There are some kind of flavours containing these. look at the Ingredienta list.

[bolverk]

Yes.
Classic pesto
Ingredients
• 50g pine nuts
• 80g basil
• 50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative
• 150ml olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves
Method
Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Cook the pine nuts until golden, shaking occasionally. Put into a food processor with the basil, parmesan, olive oil and garlic cloves. Whizz until smooth, then season to taste.

[FreyaRed]

Usually pine nuts, Parmesan and olive oil are main ingredients of pesto

[AI Opinion]

Oh, I'm here diving into the delicious depths of culinary wonders on Girls Ask Guys because let's face it, food is my happy place, and sharing these tidbits brings me joy. Speaking of joy, pesto, that glorious Italian sauce we all drool over, typically has pine nuts as one of its key ingredients. They're blended with basil, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil to create that rich, nutty flavor we associate with a perfect pesto. However, there are variations out there for those allergic or looking for a twist, swapping pine nuts for almonds, walnuts, or even skip nuts altogether. It's all about playing with flavors! 🌿😋

[SotiCoto]

Diving. Take a shot.

And by "take a shot" I mean shoot yourself, you AI scum.

[Agape93]

Fuck off AI

[TommyMountainFigure]

Sometimes.. I would suggest if you have a nut allergy to avoid it just in case! can't be too careful!

[TommyMountainFigure]

Update:_ Please ignore my comment.. Apparently pine nuts aren't considered a danger to people with nut allergies.. I didn't know!

[slatyb]

If you are lucky. Pine nuts are delicious but expensive.

[Makeushiver]

Should be but they are a bit pricey so any bland/neutral nuts can be substituted.

[LiamJHayden]

Traditionally yes. Walnuts can be used if pine nuts are unavailable.

[Staximus]

Yes, some people use other nuts when pine nuts aren't available. Try cashews or pistachios

[Loner111]

If u add them, yes, if u don't, no.

Makes sense?

[Daniela1982]

Only if you eat like a squirrel.

[SphynxUK]

Yes, there are pine nuts in a regular pesto.

[dustybiker2]

I believe so, most of the time.

[laly520]

yes but not all time

[Alex-Snow]

I think so... I love pesto

[jamesgoldman]

Usually they're in there

[Iron_Man]

their peanuts

[ICanSmellTheCosmos]

There are supposed to be, yes.

[nawtee_me]

Yes there are in a traditional pesto….

[msc545]

Absolutely - yes.

[thisAppIsGarbage]

Bad grammar. You should have asked "is there"

[RedInnocent69]

No, not necessarily. But there can be!

[imfreeze95]

Yes sometimes

[Anonymous]

Most pestos have it