Herbed Hemp – Pine Nut Spread
creamy cheese alternative that can be layered with pesto, top a cracker or fill a mushroom cap. Get creative!
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hemp seeds, pine nuts
Author: Chef Kim
- 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
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.