The Secret to Budget-Friendly yet Delicious (Homemade) Pesto

HOMEMADE PESTO Today I'm going to show you how to make homemade pesto without pine nuts. I make this easy pesto budget friendly without losing any of the flavor. It's super creamy, definitely more delicious than store-bought pesto, plus you can control what ingredients goes into your sauce. 💚FREE ebook: Healthy Lifestyle Simplified (5 Mistakes to Avoid for Better Health) https://howtocooksmarter.com/free-guide/ 📚 My new recipe book [HOWTOCOOKSMARTER: 50 Recipes That Will Make You Feel Happy and Healthy] https://howtocooksmarter.com/cookbook RECIPES I MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rs9_TZWswl4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TbtlbTfXa6w This is why you'll love this easy homemade pesto: It costs you less money than making traditional pesto! It's super creamy! You can make it without any special recipe! It's healthier and more delicious than store-bought stuff! HOMEMADE PESTO RECIPE Ingredients: 1/2 cup walnuts (50g) 1 clove garlic 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (60ml) 2 cups basil leaves (40g) 1/4 cup grated Grana Padano cheese (20g) 1/2 cup ricotta cheese (125g) pinch of salt and black pepper NUTRITIONAL INFO (per tablespoon): 63 calories, fat 6g, carb 0.8g, protein 2.1g Preparation: Toast the walnuts over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until they begin to brown and turn fragrant. In a bowl of food processor add the walnuts, garlic and olive oil, and process until smooth. Continue adding the basil leaves and Grana Padana, and pulse for a few times just to mince the basil. Add the ricotta cheese, and season with salt and black pepper. Mix everything well until combined. Serve with pasta, rice, oatmeal, or top the pizza, salad, or chicken tenders. Enjoy!