How to Make Homemade Pesto | Jamie Oliver

pine nuts

🥗Healthier: walnuts

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Walnuts are more affordable and provide a similar texture.

Parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: Pecorino Romano

Nutritional yeast is dairy-free and lower in fat.

In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, garlic, and pine nuts.

Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped.

Add the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse again until mixed.

With the processor running, slowly pour in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth.

Season with salt and pepper to taste.

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