Best 4 Parmesan Encrusted Pine Nuts Recipes

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Parmesan encrusted pine nuts are a delicious and versatile snack or topping that can be enjoyed on their own or added to a variety of dishes. They are also a great way to use up leftover pine nuts. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can make your own parmesan encrusted pine nuts at home. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make parmesan encrusted pine nuts, as well as some tips and tricks for getting the perfect result.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PARMESAN ENCRUSTED PINE NUTS



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I recently visited a fancy restaurant that served Parmesan encrusted pine nuts in their Caesar salad. This is my near-perfect attempt to replicate these delicious salad toppers. The salad consisted of romaine lettuce, shredded Parmesan cheese, dressing, mixed croutons, and these pine nuts. They are sweet, savory, nutty, and delicious.

Provided by JAILORMOON

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Nuts and Seeds

Time 45m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
12 ounces pine nuts
¼ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons water
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Prepare a baking sheet with cooking spray.
  • Spread pine nuts on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until most of the pine nuts are light golden brown and fragrant, about 20 minutes. Remove pine nuts and keep oven at 300 degrees F (150 degrees C).
  • Cook and stir sugar and water in a saucepan over medium heat until mixture turns light brown and syrupy, 5 to 10 minutes. Remove syrup from heat; fold in pine nuts to coat. Add Parmesan cheese; stir to coat.
  • Line baking sheet with waxed paper; spread coated pine nuts onto sheet, separating any bunches.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese is melted, about 10 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 8.4 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 15.7 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Sodium 69.2 mg, Sugar 5.1 g

PINE NUT-CRUSTED TILAPIA



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This golden-brown fish has a tender texture, nutty coating and hint of sweet honey. It's fast to fix and can be served for a special family meal or when you want to impress guests.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup pine nuts, ground
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon dill weed
1/4 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
1 egg
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon honey
4 tilapia fillets (6 ounces each)
2 tablespoons butter
Additional honey, optional

Steps:

  • In a shallow bowl, combine the pine nuts, flour, dill and lemon-pepper. In another shallow bowl, combine the egg, lemon juice and honey. Dip fillets in egg mixture, then coat with nut mixture., In a large nonstick skillet, cook fillets in butter over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 237 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 14g protein.

PARMESAN AND PINE-NUT CRUSTED CHICKEN BREASTS



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Regular old Parmesean breaded chicken gets a makeover with red pepper and pine nuts. You'll be amazed at the delicious flavor and wonderful texture the nuts add to the breading.

Provided by mdosborne26

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup Italian seasoned breadcrumbs
1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
3 tablespoons pine nuts
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon coarse black pepper
2 garlic cloves, minced
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded thin
1/4 cup Egg Beaters egg substitute
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place first 6 ingredients in food processor, process until nuts are chopped finely. Pour mixture onto a plate.
  • Coat chicken in Egg Beaters and dredge in bread crumb mixture
  • Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Place chicken breasts in the skillet and cook 3 minutes on each side, until browned.
  • Transfer chicken to a baking dish and finish cooking in the oven at 375 degrees for 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve chicken topped with jarred pesto sauce or heated marinara sauce.

LEMON, PARMESAN & PINE NUT CRUMBED PORK ESCALOPES



Lemon, Parmesan & pine nut crumbed pork escalopes image

These breaded fillets have a zesty crumb with a golden crunch which also works with chicken or British rose veal

Provided by Good Food team

Categories     Dinner, Main course

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 pork loin steaks
3 slices thick white bread , torn into pieces
zest 1 unwaxed lemon
50g grated parmesan
50g pine nut
2 rosemary sprigs, leaves picked
3 tbsp plain flour
2 eggs , beaten
olive oil , for shallow-frying
4 lemon wedges, to serve

Steps:

  • Trim the fat from the steaks, then place, one at a time, between 2 pieces of baking parchment and bash with a rolling pin or meat mallet until about 5mm thick. Set aside.
  • Put the bread, lemon zest, Parmesan, pine nuts and rosemary leaves in the bowl of a food processor and blitz to a fine crumb. Transfer to a shallow bowl.
  • Spread the flour onto a plate and put the egg in a shallow bowl. Season the pork, then dust in flour. Dip each steak into the egg, then press into the crumbs, coating evenly. Heat the oil in a large frying pan and cook the pork for 2-3 mins each side until golden and crunchy. Serve immediately with lemon wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 610 calories, Fat 42 grams fat, SaturatedFat 13 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 26 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 2 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 32 grams protein, Sodium 0.9 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use high-quality pine nuts for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the pine nuts are evenly coated in the egg white mixture before adding the Parmesan cheese.
  • Spread the pine nuts out in a single layer on the baking sheet so that they cook evenly.
  • Bake the pine nuts until they are golden brown and fragrant, stirring them once or twice during baking.
  • Let the pine nuts cool completely before serving or storing.

Conclusion:

Parmesan-encrusted pine nuts are a delicious and versatile snack or ingredient that can be used in a variety of dishes. They are easy to make and can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Parmesan-encrusted pine nuts are a great way to add a nutty flavor and crunchy texture to salads, pasta dishes, and even desserts.

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