This basil pesto is a must for my caprese salad recipe and also makes a great pizza topping.

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This basil pesto is a must for my caprese salad recipe and also makes a great pizza topping.
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JM says
If your pesto comes out bitter, try using avocado oil instead. When I blend olive oil it gets a bitter taste.
Also, if you have the time/patience, blanching the basil and shocking it in ice water after will make it so it keeps its vibrant green color.
100 Days Admin says
Thanks for the tips. - Nicole
Carolyn says
Hello, Just a note for those of you who can't eat dairy. Instead of parmesan cheese use nutritional yeast. :-)
Felishia Hoffecker says
What could you substitute in place of the pine nuts?
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Walnuts work well.
Kristi says
I use sunflower seeds for a nut free pesto
kristina says
Does pesto freeze well? Thx.
Amy Taylor (comment moderator) says
Hi. I freeze pesto often during the summer. The texture may change a little but it works well.