Basil Pesto/ 편스토랑 이정현의 황금비율 바질 페스토 만들기(정말 맛있어요~강추!)

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts provide healthy fats while sunflower seeds are budget-friendly.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and adds umami flavor.

sesame oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil offers heart-healthy benefits while canola is more affordable.

red pepper flakes

🥗Healthier: fresh chili

💰Cheaper: black pepper

Fresh chili adds a vibrant flavor while black pepper is a common substitute.

Prepare the basil by washing the leaves in vinegar water and gently shaking them.

Rinse the basil under running water and drain in a colander, then remove excess water with a kitchen towel.

Lightly toast the pine nuts in a pan over low heat, being careful not to over-toast as it can affect the basil's aroma.

Let the toasted pine nuts cool.

In a blender or hand blender, combine 30g basil, 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts, 2 anchovies, 1 tablespoon lemon juice, 1/4 tablespoon crushed garlic, 1/4 tablespoon garlic powder, 2/3 cup grana padano cheese, 2 pinches salt, a bit of pepper, and 2/3 cup olive oil, and blend until smooth.

Store in a sterilized glass jar and refrigerate.

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