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Homemade Pesto Without Pine Nuts & What to use Instead!

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MOMables - Laura Fuentes
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Pesto

Cultural Context

Originating from the Liguria region of Italy, pesto is a vibrant sauce traditionally made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, and cheese. It embodies the Italian philosophy of using simple, high-quality ingredients to create bold flavors. Today, pesto has gained global popularity, inspiring numerous variations that incorporate different herbs and nuts.

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4 servings
Servings4
fresh basil leaves
2 cloves garlic
Parmesan cheese
cashews
extra virgin olive oil
1

Add fresh basil leaves to the blender.

2

Add 2 cloves of garlic to the blender.

3

Add grated Parmesan cheese or big chunks of a block of Parm to the blender.

4

Add cashews to the blender as a substitute for pine nuts.

5

Pour extra virgin olive oil into the blender.

6

Turn on the blender and process until it forms a rich green sauce.

Equipment Needed

blender

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergens

milknuts

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