MY SECRET OIL-FREE PESTO SAUCE FOR A SUMMERY PASTA⎜QUICK & EASY TO MAKE

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 a dairy-free option, while pecorino is often less expensive.

Marinate tofu with soy sauce, garlic powder, and pepper.

Air fry the marinated tofu at 180 degrees Celsius for 10 to 15 minutes.

Cut one or two zucchinis into small cubes.

Saute the zucchini in water.

Add a little bit of garlic to the zucchini, adjusting to taste.

Prepare cashew cream by blending a quarter cup of cashews with soy milk.

Add the sautéed zucchini, cashew cream, basil, lemon, and lemon zest to a food processor.

Process the mixture until smooth.

Serve the pesto with your choice of pasta shape, such as fusilli, rigatoni, or penne.

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