A cheaper alternative to pesto made with pine nuts. You can use raw or toasted walnuts. Some people like to add Parmesan cheese to this as well!
Ingredients
- basil leaves: 2 cups
- walnuts: 0.5 cup
- olive oil: 0.25 cup
- garlic: 2 clove
- lemon juice: 1 Tbsp
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Stages of cooking
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Blend basil, walnuts, olive oil, garlic, and lemon juice together in a food processor until pesto has a paste-like consistency.