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pine nuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds maintain a similar texture and flavor profile.

nutritional yeast

🥗Healthier: brewer's yeast

💰Cheaper: parmesan cheese (non-vegan)

Brewer's yeast offers a similar savory flavor.

Combine basil leaves, nutritional yeast, pan roasted garlic, lemon juice, and coarsely ground cashew nuts in a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.

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

Add pine nuts and pulse until desired consistency is reached.

Season with salt, ground black pepper, and smoked paprika to taste.

Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate.

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