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Pine Nuts

Pine nuts are a small, light colored nut shaped like a teardrop. Their flavor is delicate, rich and creamy with a light “pine” taste. Although most commonly used in pesto sauce or as a salad topping, they are versatile enough to eat in pastas, soups, breads, pastries, as an accent to meats, poultry and fish, or can be eaten alone as a snack. Pine nuts are the edible seed of a pinecone. They are a relatively small nut, measuring only about a half-inch in length. They can be eaten raw but are most commonly toasted or lightly roasted to bring out more flavor and add a bit of a crunch. Not only do pine nuts taste great, but they are a healthy addition to your diet as well.

Nuts in general are very nutritious because of the essential vitamins they contain, but the best thing about pine nuts are their exceptionally high concentration of monounsaturated fat, which is great for your cardiovascular system and can help lower your cholesterol. Pine nuts are rich in vitamin D, which helps keep your teeth and bones strong, and vitamins A and C, which are good for your immune system. They are an excellent source of thiamine and phosphorus, and contain more protein than any other nut. Pine nuts do not contain any carbohydrates, so if you are counting carbs in your diet, these are the best snack option for you!

The world’s largest producer of pine nuts is China, but the nut is most often linked with Italy where they are a staple ingredient in many Italian foods. In Tuscany, Rome, Sicily, Genoa and beyond they can be found in hundreds of pastries, paired with seafood, roasted with all kinds of meats and are most famous mixed with fresh basil, olive oil and parmesan cheese in the a savory pesto sauce. Pine nuts are enjoyed in many countries around the world and have been a favorite ingredient and snack for centuries.