Ingredient substitution guide
Best substitutes for parsley-basil pepita pesto
Best swap for parsley-basil pepita pesto: Basil pesto, use 1:1; lacks pepita nuttiness and parsley brightness; contains pine nuts (tree nut) and cheese.
How we checked this: these swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes, and their ratios follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than one published chart. For exact amounts on many common swaps, see the NDSU and Colorado State University extension tables listed below. Editorial policy
What can I use instead of Parsley-Basil Pepita Pesto?
The best swap for Parsley-Basil Pepita Pesto is Basil Pesto, use 1:1; lacks pepita nuttiness and parsley brightness; contains pine nuts (tree nut) and cheese. Another option is Arugula Walnut Pesto. The table below also lists Parsley and Basil Blended with Toasted Pepitas, Garlic, Lemon and Olive Oil, Basil Pesto with Toasted Pepitas Stirred In and Cilantro Pepita Pesto, 5 swaps in all.
| Swap | Ratio and notes |
|---|---|
| Basil pesto | use 1:1; lacks pepita nuttiness and parsley brightness; contains pine nuts (tree nut) and cheese |
| Arugula walnut pesto | 1:1; different nut and green but similar role; contains walnuts (tree nut) |
| Parsley and basil blended with toasted pepitas, garlic, lemon and olive oil | 1 cup each herb, 1/3 cup toasted pepitas, 1 garlic clove, lemon juice and 1/2 cup oil; the sauce itself |
| Basil pesto with toasted pepitas stirred in | 2 tbsp chopped toasted pepitas per 1/2 cup jarred pesto; it puts the nuttiness back into a shortcut |
| Cilantro pepita pesto | 1:1; the same seed with a different herb, so it leans Mexican rather than Italian |
Source and limits
These swaps come from the substitution list Well Stockd uses to match recipes to your kitchen, last updated . We remove swaps known to be unsafe, but not every swap has been tested in a kitchen, and a swap is cooking guidance, not an allergen or nutrition equivalent. Check labels and what the recipe needs before substituting.
The ratios and usage notes follow ordinary kitchen practice rather than a single published chart. These two university extension tables list exact amounts for many common swaps:
- Ingredient Substitutions (FN198), NDSU Extension (opens in a new tab)
- Ingredient Substitutions (9.329), Colorado State University Extension (opens in a new tab)
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