Posts Tagged ‘Green Peas’

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

  1. Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; add the peas and cook until softened. Drain.
  2. 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.

    Love My Cuisinart

    Final Product

    Happiness!!

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