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toasted pine nuts in a white bowl next to arugula salad ingredients

How To Toast Pine Nuts (2 Ways!)


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  • Author: Emily Dixon, One Lovely Life
  • Total Time: 6 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

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):

  1. Preheat The Oven to 350 degrees F.
  2. 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!)
  3. 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!
  4. 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):

  1. Add pine nuts to a dry skillet (no need for oil or butter!)
  2. Toast the nuts over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring regularly to avoid scorching.
  3. 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!)
  4. 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