Easy Homemade Pesto Recipe in Minutes

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 lower in calories and adds a cheesy flavor.

Start with 2 cups of fresh basil.

Add in 2 tablespoons of pine nuts.

Add in some garlic and parmesan cheese.

Season with a little bit of salt and pepper.

Pulse the mixture to mix everything together.

Add in olive oil and blend on high for a few seconds.

Pulse a few times to ensure the basil leaves are well incorporated.

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