Basil Pesto Recipe | The Easy Pesto Recipe You Need

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.

Place the pine nuts, garlic, and grated Parmesan cheese into a food processor.

Process on the highest setting for 45 seconds until well combined.

Add the fresh basil (including most of the stems) to the processor.

Pour in 100 milliliters of extra virgin olive oil, 5 grams of sea salt flakes, and 10 cracks of black pepper.

Close the lid and process on the highest setting for 1 to 1.5 minutes until smooth and slightly coarse.

Remove the bowl from the stand and pour the pesto into a glass jar or airtight container.

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