Woody Harrelson's Walnut Pesto

Makes 2 cups
KeleighKeleigh Friedich

A boastful basil pesto made rich and creamy by walnuts, touched with sweet savory miso. A beautiful balance.

ingredients

  • 2 cups walnuts, soaked
  • 4 cups loose basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup pinenuts
  • 2-3 clove garlic
  • 2 tablespoons red miso
  • 2 tablespoons good olive oil (optional)
  • 1-2 teaspoons sundried sea salt or to taste

directions

  • 1

    Soak walnuts in 3 cups of fresh water for 30 minutes to soften. Drain and rinse.

  • 2

    In a food processor:

  • 3

    Chop basil finely.

  • 4

    Add soaked walnuts, pinenuts, garlic, miso, olive oil and sea salt and blend until smooth.

  • 5

    Season with sea salt to taste.

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