Sunflower seeds offer a budget-friendly and nutritious alternative to pine nuts in pesto, providing a similar texture and flavor while being rich in vitamins.
Toasting sunflower seeds, either on the stove or in the oven, intensifies their flavor and allows for greater customization in pesto recipes.
Though sunflower seeds replace pine nuts in a 1:1 ratio, they may impart a grayish hue to the final pesto product, which is a minor consideration.
This adaptable pesto variety can easily incorporate sunflower seeds alongside traditional ingredients like basil, olive oil, and parmesan cheese for a delicious twist.
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