Apr
25
It’s Spring(well at least sometimes it feels like Spring) and I’m in the mood to cook with bright green vegetables!! This recipe is based on a standard pesto recipe but instead of JUST using basil, the recipe includes a cup of green peas. I was intrigued so I tried it. You will notice that it’s slightly sweeter and has a different texture. I think it’s a keeper. (not all recipes are keepers by the way).
GREEN PEA PESTO (from AllRecipes.com)
- 1 cup frozen peas (I used Jolly Green Giant)
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Directions
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; add the peas and cook until softened. Drain.
- Blend the peas, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and pepper in a blender; while the it blends, stream the olive oil into the mixture.
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Final Product
Happiness!!
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