Pacifist Pesto

Name: Pacifist Pesto
Ingredients: 1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 12 cup olive oil; 2 small lemons, juice of; 1 tablespoon miso, grated (or 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese); 3 cloves large garlic, chopped; 13 cup walnut pieces

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

1 can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
12 cup olive oil
2 small lemons, juice of
1 tablespoon miso, grated (or 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese)
3 cloves large garlic, chopped
13 cup walnut pieces

Directions

1

Put chick peas, lemon juice, 1/4 cup of olive oil, garlic and miso (or Parmesan cheese) in a blender or food processor and process until smooth.
2

Add one cup of basil leaves and the remainder of the oil and process again until well-blended.
3

Add the remainder of the basil leaves and process again until smooth.
4

Last, add the walnut pieces and mix briefly.
5

Suggestions Serve on top of pasta with tomato sauce or as a spread on bruschetta (toasted slices of French bread rubbed with garlic).
6

Miso can be found in many health food stores and Oriental groceries.