How To Make Pine Nut Pesto
A Fresh & Flavorful Classic Made With Sunbest Natural Pine Nuts
Homemade pesto is easier than you think—and when made with premium-quality ingredients like Sunbest Natural Pine Nuts, the flavor is unmatched. This rich, nutty, and herbaceous sauce is perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables.
Made with just a handful of whole food ingredients, this homemade pesto is the ultimate way to elevate everyday meals with clean, gourmet flavor.
Why Make It at Home?
Store-bought pesto often contains fillers, excess oil, or preservatives. When you make it yourself, you get:
Ingredients
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2 cups fresh basil leaves (lightly packed)
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⅓ cup Sunbest Natural Pine Nuts
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2 garlic cloves
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½ cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan version)
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½ cup extra virgin olive oil
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Juice of ½ lemon (optional for brightness)
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Toast the pine nuts (optional but recommended): Lightly toast Sunbest Natural Pine Nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
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Blend the base: In a food processor, combine basil, toasted pine nuts, garlic, and cheese. Pulse until finely chopped.
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Add oil slowly: While blending, slowly stream in the olive oil until smooth and creamy.
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Season and finish: Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper to taste. Pulse briefly to combine.
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Store: Transfer to a jar and refrigerate for up to 1 week. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to preserve freshness.
Pro Tips
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Substitutes: Swap basil with arugula, spinach, or parsley for a twist.
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Nut-free? Sub with Sunbest Natural Sunflower Seeds.
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Freeze for later: Pour pesto into ice cube trays, freeze, and store for quick use in soups, pasta, or veggies.
Serving Ideas
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Toss with warm pasta or gnocchi
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Spread on sandwiches, wraps, or toast
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Drizzle over grilled chicken or fish
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Mix into soups or grain bowls for added richness
Why Use Sunbest Natural Pine Nuts?
Our pine nuts are raw, non-GMO, and selected for their fresh, buttery flavor—perfect for premium homemade pesto. When you start with high-quality ingredients like Sunbest Natural, you don’t need much else to create something amazing.
Where to Shop
You can find Sunbest Natural Pine Nuts and more gourmet ingredients for your pantry at SunbestNatural.com. From nuts and seeds to dried fruits and superfoods, we’ve got everything you need to create healthy, delicious recipes at home.
