Celebrate basil season while impressing your taste buds and your friends with the best damn pesto you’ve ever had – all while being vegan and dairy-free, but trust me, you won’t even notice!

And the secret ingredient that takes this pesto to the next level? Miso paste – the umami-rich seasoning that replaces the traditional Parmesan cheese and gives this dish a depth of flavor that will leave you craving more.

For those who may be unfamiliar, umami is the fifth basic taste – alongside sweet, sour, bitter, and salty – and is often described as a savory or meaty flavor that adds depth and complexity to dishes.

Pesto (df + damn delish)

Recipe by Arianne JonesCourse: Dinner

Makes

1

cup

Ingredients

• 2 cups of packed basil 

• 1 cup of kale or spinach, stemmed

• 2 tablespoons of almonds 

• 2 tablespoons of walnuts 

• 1 tablespoon miso paste 

• 1-2 garlic cloves

• ½ cup olive oil 

• Pinch of sea salt

Directions

• Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until smooth, scraping down the sides with a spatula as needed. Use immediately or store in a covered glass jar in the fridge for up to 7 days. Enjoy!

Notes

• Blend pesto until your desired texture is reached. Do you like your pesto coarse or silky smooth? It’s up to you!

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