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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:

NutrientsAmount
Total Calories147
Total Fat13 g
Saturated Fat2 g
Monounsaturated Fat6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat4 g
Linoleic Acid4 g
α-Linolenic Acid0.8 g
Omega 3 - EPA0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA0 mg
Cholesterol3 mg
Carbohydrates5 g
Dietary Fiber2 g
Total Sugars1 g
Added Sugars included0 g
Protein4 g
Minerals
Calcium82 mg
Potassium93 mg
Sodium160 mg
Copper162 mcg
Iron1 mg
Magnesium24 mg
Phosphorus81 mg
Selenium2 mcg
Zinc1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A57 mcg RAE
Vitamin B60.1 mg
Vitamin B120.1 mg
Vitamin C4 mg
Vitamin D0 mcg
Vitamin E1 mg
Vitamin K40 mcg
Folate29 mcg DFE
Thiamin0.1 mg
Riboflavin0.1 mg
Niacin0 mg
Choline10 mg

Source:

  • Cooking Matters Colorado