How to Make Basil Pesto (without Pine Nuts)

Pesto is a great way to use fresh basil from your garden. I opted to use sunflower seeds rather than the traditional Pine nuts. You could also substitute with Walnuts.

I also included the best way to preserve extra pesto for storage, vacuum sealing. Using this method the pesto will stay green, even after thawing.

[unknown-rjwc]

I was just about to spend a shit ton of money for a small amount of pine nuts…thank you sir 👍🏼

[EmberIsABrat]

This works well for me as I'm highly allergic to tree nuts. Thanks!

[EmpressPixie]

Yummy! 😋😍 I do the same & passed it down to the next. Sprinkle a litrle of this and that, here and there, too! 🎉

[claribelnana]

I put in pumpkin seeds
It’s delicious with every seed and nut

[mikelund]

I'm more interested in that food saver on the wall.thats nice.great recipe too.i used sunflower seeds and cut back on the salt.👍

[davidszakacs]

I use toasted walnuts, asiago cheese and just 3 tablespoons of EVOO along with 2 tablespoons of water and salt and pepper per batch. Freeze in silicone molds and then wrap and freeze. Tastes fresh, even after many months frozen.

[PoojaG_PG]

I use peanuts😂 those work great as well
Point is to have some nuttiness that's it
Even pistachios have worked for me in the past
Plus it's great if you use local ingredients
That's what makes a dish great and sustainable - cooking isn't supposed to break your bank account or legs searching the right ingredients. ❤

[CampingforCool]

I’ve been using cashews but you can use any nut really and it will taste good. Peanuts are a cheaper option too. I haven’t tried it with pine nuts yet I’m not sure where to get them tbh

[tatianabeatty]

Ahahahhahaa😂 I was like sun flower seeds !?!?! Because pine nuts will cost you an entire baby 😂😂😂

[Affy]

How long will this last in the fridge?

[rosedukes]

freeze in ice cube trays -then into zippy bag. YUM

[sbl]

Try putting in the oil first and adding the garlic to taste. Too much garlic can make any pesto bitter.

[zNick]

Too much garlic for my taste, only need one clove, minced small.
The oil should go in first with the garlic and nuts so that the oil has time to properly bring out flavors of the two. Imo the basil goes in last

[ep]

What is this incorrect recipe? You must never use sunflower seeds in a pasta sauce or else it will taste bad