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AFGHAN PINE NUTS

You will get Jalghoza (pine nuts) same as shown in pictures. These are fresh crops and roasted pine nuts and have a tasty, buttery flavor.
How to eat them?
Pine nuts are delicious as a snack on their own, added to trail mixes, or tossed in baked goods. They also make a crunchy topping for salads and pasta dishes. Try them cooked with vegetables such as spinach for a nutty twist. Pine nuts are also a key ingredient in pesto sauce.
Roasted pine nuts go well with vegetables, on salads, and in pasta dishes. Pesto sauce is usually made with raw pine nuts, but roasting the nuts can add a unique and deep nutty flavor.
Nutritional Facts:
A one-ounce serving (approx. 160/167 kernels) of pine nuts provides:
4 grams of protein
17 percent of the daily value (DV) for magnesium
18 percent of the DV for vitamin E
12 percent of the DV for vitamin K
9 percent of the DV for iron
A good source of heart-healthy monounsaturated fats
Pine nuts are rich in Vitamins A, C and D that help in sharper vision and stronger immunity. They are relatively high in monounsaturated fat promoting a healthy cardiovascular system.  
Pinole Nic acid in pine nuts stimulates the release of hormones that suppress hunger and provide a sense of fullness.
Munching on pine nuts can help you achieve your daily intake goals for this energy-boosting nutrient.
Pine nuts are packed full of protective antioxidants that combat the damaging effects of free radicals. Hence, fights against premature aging.