Gindo's Pesto Genovese

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 by processing 2 cups of basil, 2 tablespoons of pine nuts, 2 garlic cloves, and a pinch of sea salt in a food processor.

Mince the ingredients until they are very finely minced but not quite a paste texture.

Add 1/2 cup of fresh grated parmesan cheese to the mixture and process until you achieve a paste-like texture.

Incorporate 3 tablespoons of olive oil into the mixture while processing until you reach a creamy texture.

Once creamy, the pesto is ready to be jarred and used.

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