Broccoli, Spinach and Hemp Seed Pesto

When we think of summer, we often think of pesto. Fresh, aromatic basil is at its peak in the warm summer months and if you grow it in a pot or in your yard, you may find yourself making more than a few batches of pesto.

 2 cups broccoli florets
 2 large garlic cloves, peeled
 2 cups fresh spinach leaves
 1 cup hemp seeds or nuts of your choice
 Handful of basil leaves (optional)
 ½ teaspoon salt
  cup nutritional yeast
 1 tablespoon yellow miso
  cup extra virgin olive oil
 Water, to thin if desired

1

Place broccoli and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse till finely chopped. Add in spinach, basil, nutritional yeast, miso and salt then pulse again until everything is uniformly and finely chopped. With the processor on, drizzle in the olive oil through the top spout. Purée until smooth. Add water to thin if necessary, to cut down on the amount of oil. Taste and add more salt or nutritional yeast if necessary.