Description
Toast pine nuts in the oven or on the stovetop with this easy tutorial. Then, toss those pine nuts into salads, pasta, pesto, and more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Pine Nuts (or amount your recipe calls for)
- For Oven Method: A Sheet Pan
- For Stovetop Method: Skillet
Instructions
Oven Instructions (Sheet Pan):
- Preheat The Oven to 350 degrees F.
- Spread the pine nuts out in a single layer on a rimmed cookie sheet/sheet pan. Gently shake the pan to distribute the seeds evenly. (No need for parchment paper or foil!)
- Toast 3-5 minutes or so, then shake the pan or stir and return to the oven for another 3-5 minutes, until they’re golden brown and fragrant. Keep a close eye on them, as pine nuts can burn easily!
- Cool, Serve & Store. Let the nuts cool slightly (transferring them to a plate to cool is a great way to go!), then enjoy right away or store for later. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 6 months!
Stovetop Instructions (Skillet):
- Add pine nuts to a dry skillet (no need for oil or butter!)
- Toast the nuts over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid scorching.
- When pine nuts are golden brown and fragrant, remove the pan from the burner and transfer the nuts out of the hot pan and onto a plate to cool down. (If you leave them in the pan, they’ll continue to toast!)
- Serve & Store. Enjoy the nuts right away or store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week or in the freezer up to 6 months.
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: How To
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American