Pea Pesto
Enjoy this gorgeous, bright green pesto on your favorite protein food or pasta.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Values are per serving · Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
151
Calories
4g
Protein
5g
Carbs
13g
Fat
2g
Fiber
1g
Sugar
163mg
Sodium
Saturated Fat 2 g · Cholesterol 4 mg
Rings show one serving as a share of a 2,000 calorie reference day. In the Nutrola app they fill against your own goals.
Ingredients
frozen peas
1 cup · can also use fresh or canned
grated Parmesan cheese
1/2 cup
basil leaves
1 cup
fresh spinach
1 cup · or can use frozen or canned
walnuts
1/2 cup
garlic
2 cloves
water
1/4 cup
extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup · or cooking oil of choice
salt
1/4 teaspoon
black pepper
1/4 teaspoon
Instructions
- 1
Wash hands with soap and water.
- 2
For the pesto, add peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, spinach, walnuts and garlic into a food processor or blender.
- 3
Add in water, oil, salt and pepper. Blend until the ingredients are combined to form a thick sauce.
- 4
Place pesto in an airtight container.
- 5
Refrigerate until needed.
Notes
- •If using canned peas and spinach, remember to rinse them to lower salt content.
- •Great served over vegetables or pasta - serve hot or cold.
- •Switch out mayonnaise for pesto on sandwiches.
- •Try as a dip with carrots and broccoli.
Source: USDA MyPlate Kitchen · Cooking Matters Colorado
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