Pacifist Pesto

Ingredients

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

Recipe

• 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). miso can be found in many health food stores and oriental groceries.