Whether you call them pingon, pinoli or piñon, pine nuts are a great crunchy addition to salads, stratas and more. Check out these pine nut recipes and then get cooking!
15 Crisp and Crunchy Pine Nut Recipes
Updated on May 05, 2024
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Asiago Beef Tart
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I love simple recipes that are fancy enough for guests. To get a velvety texture in this tart, I use creme fraiche, but sour cream works too. —Veronica Callaghan, Glastonbury, Connecticut
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 172 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 54mg cholesterol, 202mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 9g protein.
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2/15
Fresh Heirloom Tomato Salad
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This tomato salad is a summertime must. A standout dressing takes the tasty ingredients to a brand-new level. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 74 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 35mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
3/15
Tuscan Truffles
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
For holiday potlucks, I make an appetizer truffle out of prosciutto, figs and toasted pine nuts. Mascarpone and goat cheese make them melt-in-your-mouth creamy. —Roxanne Chan, Albany, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 80 calories, 7g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
4/15
Sauteed Green Beans
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These sauteed green beans with garlic and a variety of herbs and spices come together in no time at all for a well-seasoned side dish you'll make on repeat. —Heidi Wilcox, Lapeer, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 77 calories, 6g fat (4g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 358mg sodium, 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 fat.
5/15
Mahi Mahi & Veggie Skillet
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cooking mahi mahi with a mix of vegetables may seem complex, but I developed this skillet recipe to bring out the wow factor without the hassle and fuss. —Solomon Wang, Arlington, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 307 calories, 12g fat (2g saturated fat), 124mg cholesterol, 606mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 3 vegetable, 2 fat.
6/15
Pesto
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1-1/4 cup
From the Recipe Creator:
This versatile pesto boasts a perfect basil flavor. Pair it with pasta and you've got a classic Italian dinner. —Iola Egle, Bella Vista, Arkansas
Nutrition Facts:
2 tablespoons: 161 calories, 17g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 132mg sodium, 2g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.
7/15
Roasted Balsamic Brussels Sprouts with Pancetta
Total Time
45 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I always loved Brussels sprouts growing up, so I decided as an adult to bring them home to our family table. I've been making them ever since.—Brenda Washnock, Negaunee, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 253 calories, 18g fat (3g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 407mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 6g fiber), 8g protein.
8/15
Pignoli Cookies
Total Time
45 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Cookies are the crown jewels of Italian confections. I can’t let a holiday go by without baking these traditional almond cookies rolled in mild pine nuts. —Maria Regakis, Saugus, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 112 calories, 6g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
9/15
Mediterranean Hummus Nachos
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband once piled all the Middle Eastern dishes I'd made on top of pita chips. It was delicious and fun, so we've kept doing it! We love this combination with ground lamb, too. I am half Lebanese, so we usually call these Lebanese nachos. Whatever you call them, you can't help but like them! —Gina Fensler, Cincinnati, Ohio
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 299 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 27mg cholesterol, 624mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 4g fiber), 13g protein.
10/15
Crispy Goat Cheese Appetizers
Total Time
40 min
Servings
about 2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Want an amazing party starter? Coat slices of goat cheese with seasoned bread crumbs, fry them until golden-brown and top them off with tomato, basil, vinegar and pine nuts. —Julia TenHoeve, Richmond, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
1 appetizer: 97 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 23mg cholesterol, 91mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (1g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.
11/15
Roasted Asparagus and Tomatoes
Total Time
35 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This dish is especially wonderful when locally grown asparagus is in season. It's so easy for celebrations because you can serve it hot or cold. —Jannine Fisk, Malden, Massachusetts
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 95 calories, 8g fat (2g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 294mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 fat, 1 vegetable.
12/15
Sausage and Swiss Chard Pasta
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I whipped up lunch with fresh produce from the farmers market, and the result was amazing. The pasta absorbs the cooking liquid quickly, so serve immediately to guarantee the best texture. —Kate Stiltner, Grand Rapids, Michigan
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/3 cups: 487 calories, 25g fat (6g saturated fat), 34mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 51g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 4g fiber), 19g protein.
13/15
Caramelized Onion & Fig Pizza
Total Time
55 min
Servings
20 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This is a sensational variation on traditional pizza. It's creamy, sweet and a little salty, with a buttery crunch from the pine nuts. I like to serve it with mixed baby greens salad and a vinaigrette. —Connie Balbach, Bemidji, Minnesota
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 168 calories, 9g fat (4g saturated fat), 18mg cholesterol, 256mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 2g fiber), 6g protein.
14/15
Orzo with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Total Time
35 min
Servings
12 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
I have shared this salad many times with the teachers at my school. They enjoy it so much that they ask me to bring it in. It's best to put the tomatoes on the salad just before serving so they won't wilt from the heat and moisture. In my opinion, the dish would not be as delectable if you substitute another vinegar for the balsamic vinegar.—Kate Whitehead, Lindenhurst, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 313 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 411mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
15/15
Mediterranean Mashed Potatoes
Total Time
40 min
Servings
16 servings (3/4 cup each)
From the Recipe Creator:
It's hard for our family to imagine eating mashed potatoes any other way but this. It tastes great on its own or drizzled with tahini sauce. —Nikki Haddad, Germantown, Maryland
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 192 calories, 9g fat (1g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 262mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1-1/2 fat.
