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.