
Pea Pesto
Enjoy this gorgeous, bright green pesto on your favorite protein food or pasta.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Pea Pesto
Enjoy this gorgeous, bright green pesto on your favorite protein food or pasta.
- 8 Servings
- $3.00 - $5.99
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup spinach
- 1/2 cup walnuts
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Steps
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. Refrigerate until needed.
5
If using canned peas and spinach, remember to rinse them to lower salt content.
6
Great served over vegetables or pasta - serve hot or cold.
7
Switch out mayonnaise for pesto on sandwiches.
8
Try as a dip with carrots and broccoli.
Ingredients
Serving Size:
Nutrients | Amount |
---|---|
Total Calories | 147 |
Total Fat | 13 g |
Saturated Fat | 2 g |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6 g |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4 g |
Linoleic Acid | 4 g |
α-Linolenic Acid | 0.8 g |
Omega 3 - EPA | 0 mg |
Omega 3 - DHA | 0 mg |
Cholesterol | 3 mg |
Carbohydrates | 5 g |
Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
Total Sugars | 1 g |
Added Sugars included | 0 g |
Protein | 4 g |
Minerals | |
Calcium | 82 mg |
Potassium | 93 mg |
Sodium | 160 mg |
Copper | 162 mcg |
Iron | 1 mg |
Magnesium | 24 mg |
Phosphorus | 81 mg |
Selenium | 2 mcg |
Zinc | 1 mg |
Vitamins | |
Vitamin A | 57 mcg RAE |
Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin B12 | 0.1 mg |
Vitamin C | 4 mg |
Vitamin D | 0 mcg |
Vitamin E | 1 mg |
Vitamin K | 40 mcg |
Folate | 29 mcg DFE |
Thiamin | 0.1 mg |
Riboflavin | 0.1 mg |
Niacin | 0 mg |
Choline | 10 mg |
Source:
- Cooking Matters Colorado