Pesto - How to Make "Real" Fresh Basil Pesto

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts and sunflower seeds are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated Pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free, while Pecorino is often less expensive.

Crush the garlic and salt in a mortar and pestle until it forms a paste.

Add the basil leaves and continue to crush until the basil is broken down and fragrant.

Incorporate the pine nuts and crush them into the mixture until well combined.

Gradually add the grated Parmigiano-Reggiano while mixing.

Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while stirring to combine all ingredients into a smooth paste.

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