White Bean Pesto

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cooking Time 5 minutes

Yields 6-8 Servings

Ingredients

• 1 can (15 oz) cannellini beans or 1.5 cups cooked beans

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (substitute for 1 cup of fresh oregano leaves)

• 1/3 cup almonds

• 2 tbsp lemon juice

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• pinch of cayenne pepper

• 1/4 olive oil

• 1 tbsp miso paste (omit, and substitute with 1/2 tsp salt)

Directions

• In a food processor, combine all ingredients, blend until smooth consistency.

• Taste and add more olive oil or lemon juice to get a desired consistency.

• Serve in a bowl, sprinkle with chopped up basil leaves and additional olive oil.

• Suggestions for serving - spread on toasted baguette slices, crackers, pita bread or serve with cut-up fresh veggies like peppers, cherry tomatoes, carrots, sugar-snap peas, green beans, broccoli, cauliflower, etc.

• Enjoy!