Pacifist Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

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

Directions:

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.
Add one cup of basil leaves and the remainder of the oil and process again until well-blended.
Add the remainder of the basil leaves and process again until smooth.
Last, add the walnut pieces and mix briefly.
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.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	481.6 Kcal (2016 kJ)
Calories from fat	337.82 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	37.54g	58%
Sodium	1417.77mg	59%
Potassium	279.78mg	6%
Total Carbs	28.29g	9%
Sugars	3.06g	12%
Dietary Fiber	3.6g	14%
Protein	11.83g	24%
Vitamin C	18.4mg	31%
Iron	2.3mg	13%
Calcium	86mg	9%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	268.43 Kcal (1124 kJ)
Calories from fat	188.29 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	20.92g	58%
Sodium	790.22mg	59%
Potassium	155.94mg	6%
Total Carbs	15.77g	9%
Sugars	1.7g	12%
Dietary Fiber	2g	14%
Protein	6.59g	24%
Vitamin C	10.3mg	31%
Iron	1.3mg	13%
Calcium	48mg	9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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