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Sweet Pea Pesto

Sweet Pea Pesto

Sweet Pea Pesto Photo
Difficulty Level: Easy
  • Prep Time:
    10 Minutes
  • Yield:
    3 Cups
Pesto gets a springtime twist with sweet peas and fragrant herbs. Move over winter, we are ready for light and bright and this pesto is here to deliver.
Ingredients
  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed and divided
  • 1 cup basil leaves
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • ½ cup toasted walnuts or pecans
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • ¼ cup lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 473.18ml frozen peas, thawed and divided
  • 236.59ml basil leaves
  • 236.59ml mint leaves
  • 118.29ml toasted walnuts or pecans
  • 118.29ml grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 2.13g red pepper flakes
  • 118.29ml olive oil
  • 59.15ml lemon juice
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Pesto gets a springtime twist with sweet peas and fragrant herbs. Move over winter, we are ready for light and bright and this pesto is here to deliver.

Preparation
STEP 1

In a blender or food processor, combine 1 1/2 cup peas with basil, mint, nuts, cheese, garlic and red pepper flakes. Blend until combined.

STEP 2

With the blender/processor still running slowly stream in the olive oil until mixture is smooth.

STEP 3

Add lemon juice. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Stir in remaining 1/2 cup peas.

Options

Can be tossed with hot or cold pasta or served on toasted or grilled bread.

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