O pinion it usually appears more in Brazilian dishes in the winter period, which is the ideal climate for its consumption. Therefore, taking advantage of the arrival of the colder days, we have separated some tips on this food and how to prepare pine nuts in the Airfryer for you to delight in this wonder.
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Pinhão – A historical food
Araucaria, better known as pine, is a Brazilian plant that originated in the 19th century, due to the exploitation of Brazilian pine trees or, as it is also known, Paraná pine.
It was precisely the exploitation of pinion trees that triggered the development of South region. However, nowadays the araucarias are protected by law and their exploitation is prohibited.
Pine nut recipe made in the Airfryer
How about preparing the pine nuts in a much more practical and easy way?! You can do this using your Airfryer and the result is just like roasting on bonfires, barbecues, etc. So follow the recipe below and prepare yours now!
Ingredients:
- 500 g of pine nuts
Method of preparation
- First of all, wash the pine nuts well with water and then dry them well;
- Once this is done, take a very sharp knife and cut the ends of each of the pine nuts;
- Then preheat your Airfryer and for about 10 minutes and then put the chopped pine nuts in the basket;
- Program the Airfryer at 200ºC for 10 minutes and, when halfway through, open and shake the basket;
- Wait to cool down a bit and release the pine nuts from the shell with the help of a peeler
- Finally, put them in a bowl, season to taste (you can use oregano, salt, paprika or the seasoning of your choice) and serve right away!
benefits of pine nuts
Pine nut is rich in fiber, which is important for good intestinal health, it is also rich in protein, so it is excellent for vegetarians and vegans, in addition, it is rich in vitamin C, which acts as an antioxidant, protects our cells and strengthens the system immune.
What does pine nuts taste like?
Have you ever wondered what pine nuts taste like? Well, there is not a very specific description for its flavor, but it is a food with a mild and characteristic taste, very associated with the typical preparations of the June festivities.
