Pesto is a classic recipe that will never go out of style. Which is not surprising since it’s easy, quick, affordable and very tasty. This versatile sauce is commonly eaten with pasta, but you can use it in sandwiches, potato dishes, on grilled veggies and many others. A traditional pesto recipe uses basil leaves, garlic, nuts (usually pine nuts — which are extremely expensive), olive oil and parmesan.OurThis recipe, however, has a few plant-based twists.. We skip the parmesan and add few tasty additions like the avocado, the cumin and pistachios.