Herbed Hemp-Pine Nut Spread

• 1 cup hemp seeds
• ½ cup pine nuts (may substitute macadamia or cashews)
• 1 tablespoon nutritional yeast
• 1 teaspoon of white miso (can be omitted – add ½ t salt)
• 1 teaspoon white balsamic vinegar
• water
• 1 teaspoon sage
• 1 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon rosemary

Combine everything, except the herbs, in a food processor or  blender and process until a thick paste forms. Start slowly with the water by adding 3 tablespoons initially and adding more if needed. When the consistency is reached, add the herbs and pulse to combine.

Serve this as a spread or dip. This can be layered with pesto, olive tapenade or cranberry orange fig relish to make a festive presentation.