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Walnut Basil Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 1 Minutes
Ready In: 11 Minutes
Servings: 5
This is from Vive le Vegan by Dreena Burton. This recipe calls for a lot of soy milk-add as much or as little as you like. I found that 1/2 cup made a thick, creamy sauce. I made this with arugula, and it also turned out tasty but a little bitter. This sauce was delicious served over pasta with cherry tomatoes and parmesan cheese.
Ingredients:
1 cup toasted walnuts
1 1/4 cups soymilk (to taste)
1 garlic clove
1 1/2 tablespoons tamari soy sauce
2 tablespoons smooth cashew butter or 2 tablespoons peanut butter
2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
2 cups packed fresh basil, leaves only
Directions:
1. Mix all ingredients in a blender or food processor. Start with just a little soy milk, and add until the pesto reaches the desired consistency.
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