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Sweet Basil Tapenade

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"A unique, spreadable basil pesto that's thickened with extra walnuts and lightly sweetened with maple syrup. Instead of putting this on pasta--which can dilute the intense flavors---try this on hot, crusty bread, alongside hummus and olives on an appetizer tray. It's an absolute must on fresh tomato pizza or slathered on roasted squash." Veganomicon

Yield: 6 Servings Ready in 10 minutes

Cuisine: VeganMain Ingredient: Basil

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Servings          
Original recipe makes 6 Servings
3 cupstightly packed fresh basil leaves
1 cupwalnut pieces or halves
2-4 clovesgarlic (fresh or roasted)
1/3 cupextra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cupwalnut oil (or just use more olive oil)
1/3 cuppure maple syrup
1 tspfresh lemon zest
1 1/2 tspsalt or to taste
black pepper

Sweet Basil Tapenade Preparation

Chop the basil, walnuts, and garlic in a food processor until chunky. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides of the processor bowl frequently. Add the oils, maple syrup, and lemon zest, and process until thick and creamy. Season with salt and pepper. Store in a glass jar with a thin layer of olive oil on the surface and keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

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Calories Per Serving: 351
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