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Pinus monophylla |
July: Growth and development of cones.
Not dangerous to humans. Single-leaf pinyon pine is an important nut source for Native American tribes in the southwestern USA.. Pinyon nuts are hand-harvested and used in cooking and medicine.. Harvesting requires patience and knowledge of tree habitats..
Medium-sized tree with short single needles.. Grows in dry mountainous areas of southwestern USA..
Cone collection takes place in late summer to early autumn. Mature cones are harvested for pine nuts (pinyon nuts).
Best collection time is when cones begin to open.. Seeds are extracted after drying cones..
Seeds are shelled and dried.. Store in cool, dry conditions.. Seeds are edible, needles used for infusions and flavoring.
Seed: Fatty nut with mild flavor
Shell: Hard, inedible
Shell: Hard, inedible
Roasted pinyon nuts (Roasting)
Simple and aromatic snack
Simple and aromatic snack
1. Roast shelled nuts in a dry pan until golden brown.
2. Cool and serve as snack or salad topping.
2. Cool and serve as snack or salad topping.
Pesto sauce with pinyon nuts (Blending)
Italian sauce with American twist
Italian sauce with American twist
1. Blend basil, garlic, pinyon nuts, parmesan cheese, and olive oil.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Serve with pasta or bread.
2. Process until smooth.
3. Serve with pasta or bread.
Salad with pinyon nuts (Mixing)
Refreshing salad with nutty flavor
Refreshing salad with nutty flavor
1. Mix fresh vegetables and greens.
2. Add roasted pinyon nuts.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
2. Add roasted pinyon nuts.
3. Dress with olive oil and lemon juice.
Baking with pinyon nuts (Baking)
Adds aroma and texture
Adds aroma and texture
1. Add nuts to cookie or pie dough.
2. Bake according to recipe.
3. Serve with tea or coffee.
2. Bake according to recipe.
3. Serve with tea or coffee.