Basil Walnut Pesto | Pesto Sauce | How To Make Bright Green Pesto

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pine nuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pine nuts offer a similar flavor, while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: pecorino cheese

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

Combine basil leaves, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor.

Pulse until finely chopped and well mixed.

Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.

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

Add lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to taste.

Pulse again to combine all ingredients evenly.

Transfer pesto to a bowl or jar for storage.

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