Herb Pesto

Photo: flickr user thedabble

Ingredients

cup loosely packed fresh basil

cup loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley

3 tablespoons fresh oregano

3 tablespoons fresh thyme

1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary, up to 2

3 tablespoons coarsely chopped walnuts

2 tablespoons white miso

cup extra-virgin olive oil

salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

MAKES 3/4 CUP. DAIRY-FREE

In southern Italy, pesto is made not just with basil but with a blend of fresh herbs. Miso, used here in place of Parmesan, gives this vegan version its zing. Try this intensely flavored condiment stirred into risotto, dolloped into soup or tossed with hot pasta.

In food processor, combine basil, parsley, oregano, thyme, rosemary, walnuts and miso. Pulse until herbs are finely chopped. With motor running, drizzle in olive oil to form a thick, coarsely textured paste. Season with salt and pepper. Store pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up 1 week or place in a freezer container and freeze for up to one month.