Herbed Hemp-Pine Nut Spread
Are you looking for a creamy cheese alternative? This hemp-pine nut spread hits the mark with its creamy texture and herby goodness.
This can be used in just about every way you would use a dairy cheese spread, but it makes a stunning presentation when it is layered with pesto and tomato or olive tapenade, or with cranberry relish for the holidays. It can be rolled into a ball and coated with chopped nuts or seeds and dried fruit or used to stuff mushroom caps or on top of gluten free crackers or toasts.
It is also used to make a cream sauce for green beans or potatoes.
Herbed Hemp – Pine Nut Spread
creamy cheese alternative that can be layered with pesto, top a cracker or fill a mushroom cap. Get creative!
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 cup hemp seeds
- ½ cup pine nuts may substitute macadamia or cashews
- 1 T nutritional yeast
- 1 tsp of white miso can be omitted – add ½ t salt
- 1 tsp white balsamic vinegar
- water
- 1 tsp sage
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tsp rosemary
Instructions
- 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 a creamy 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 relish to make a festive presentation.
