How to make Basil Pesto with Fresh Basil

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.

Wash the basil leaves and place them in a blender.

Add 1 clove of garlic to the blender.

Add 40-50 g of Parmesan cheese to the blender.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon of table salt and 1/4 teaspoon of freshly ground black pepper.

Pour in about 300 ml of extra virgin olive oil.

Add 1 tablespoon of fresh lemon juice to the mixture.

Blend the ingredients, being careful not to over blend to maintain texture.

Add pine nuts and blend for a few more seconds.

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