"Budget-Friendly Basil Pesto: A Delicious Twist with Sunflower and Pumpkin Seeds"
This others recipe was extracted from a YouTube cooking video and organized into 10 ingredients with step-by-step instructions.
Ingredients list
othersitalianeasylunchdinnersnackday to dayaffordable<30min
herbs
basil 500g
oils
olive oil 600g
vegetables
garlic 80g
lemon juice 80g
nuts
sunflower seeds 500g
pumpkin seeds 500g
almond flour 100g
dairy
parmesan cheese 100g
spices
salt 35g
pepper 2g
Cooking steps
Basil Pesto Recipe
Step 1: Prepare the Nuts
- Toast the sunflower seeds and pumpkin seeds separately to avoid burning the smaller seeds.
Step 2: Blend the Ingredients
- In a mixer, combine garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, and olive oil. Blend until smooth.
Step 3: Add Basil
- Gradually add the basil to the mixture and blend until finely chopped.
Step 4: Mix in the Nuts and Cheese
- Add the toasted nuts, almond flour, and parmesan cheese to the mixture. Blend until well combined.
Step 5: Store the Pesto
- Transfer the pesto to a sterilized jar and let it sit in the refrigerator for a day for the flavors to meld. Store in the freezer for later use.
