SUPER POWERFUL PESTO SAUCE | Macrobiotic Vegan | evagoodlife

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide a similar texture and flavor at a lower cost.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Combine basil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped.

Add parmesan cheese and pulse to combine.

With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until emulsified.

Season with salt and black pepper to taste.

Transfer to a jar or container and refrigerate.

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