Fresh Basil or Cilantro Pesto

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Fresh Basil or Cilantro Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 large bunch (or more) fresh basil or cilantro leaves
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 to 1/3 cup raw walnuts
  • 1/4 cup mellow white miso
  • Optional: 1 or 2 Tb fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Blend all ingredients thoroughly in food processor or blender. The basil pesto is excellent tossed with hot pasta, plus grilled vegetables and tofu, or stir a bit into a pot of vegetable soup. The cilantro pesto is delicious with curried stirfried vegetables, or added to black bean, corn and vegetable salads, with a bit of spicy tomato salsa. Either pesto is excellent as a sandwich spread or dip.

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