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Miso and Herb Pate
  • 1 1/2 cups tahini
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt or crushed garlic
  • 1/2 T dried basil
  • 1 1/2 T chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 T red miso
  • 2 T white miso
  • 2 T chopped scallions (optional)
  • 1/2 to 3/4 cup water
In a heavy skillet, roast the tahini over medium-high heat, stirring constantly for about 5 minutes. Tahini will turn a golden brown and stick to the pan when its done. Set it aside in a mixing bowl to cool for about 30 minutes.

When the tahini is room temperature, add garlic or garlic salt, basil, parsley, miso and scallions. Mix well. An electric mixer or food processor will give the best texture, but you can get a good result by stirring vigorously by hand.

Add the water in small amounts, slowly incorporating it until the mixture is smooth and creamy. Tahini varies in its thickness and oil content. If the tahini you have is very thick, use more water as needed.

Makes 2 cups.

Can be served with an assortment of fresh vegetables and homemade croutons.

Homemade Croutons

Thinly slice French bread 1/4-inch thick. Place the slices on a sheet pan and lightly brush the tops with olive oil. To make garlic croutons, add 4 cloves of minced garlic to the olive oil before brushing the bread. Bake the bread for 12 - 15 minutes at 425o until crispy.

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