Pea Pesto
Pea Pesto is a simple spread with punchy flavor from lemon, walnuts, and Parmesan cheese, perfect for pastas, tartines, appetizers, and more!
Ingredients
- 2 cups peas (frozen)
- 2 cloves garlic
- ½ cup parsley (packed, stems and leaves)
- 1 medium lemon (zest and juice)
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 1 cup spinach leaves (packed)
- ½ cup walnuts (2 ounces)
- 1 teaspoon salt (adjust to taste)
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper (ground)
- ¼ cup Parmesan cheese (grated or shredded)
Instructions
- Thaw the peas by adding them to a bowl, covering them with water, and microwaving for 2-3 minutes.
- Zest the lemon to yield one teaspoon of zest. Juice the lemon to yield 2 tablespoons of juice.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until they are fragrant and take on a bit of color.
- Peel the garlic cloves.
- Add all ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Process for 10-15 seconds, then scrape down the sides of the processor bowl. Process 10-15 seconds more until you have the desired texture. Taste for salt and pepper and adjust if needed.
Nutrition facts are sometimes provided below and are calculated using an online calculator. With specific brands of ingredients and additions, omissions, or substitutions the nutrition facts may change. We encourage you to use your own nutrition facts calculator to obtain the most accurate nutrition facts for your meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 176kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 348mgPotassium: 188mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 974IUVitamin C: 28mgCalcium: 68mgIron: 1mg
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