Spring Pea Pesto With Fresh Mint
It's so easy to whirl up a batch of Spring Pea Pesto With Fresh Mint and savor the flavors of a new season all in one bite! Spring peas, fresh mint and almonds combine for an easy homemade spring pesto.
Servings: 16
Calories: 66kcal
Ingredients
- 1 cup spring peas or frozen peas, thawed
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbs. packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until blended and smooth.
- Refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
Makes 1 cup/1 Tablespoon per serving
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tip
- An immersion blender is an easy way to whirl up your ingredients
- Make a double batch of pesto! This recipe can easily be doubled
- Substitute fresh basil leaves for the mint leaves
- You can make this recipe with thawed frozen peas in place of the fresh spring peas
- Substitute your favorite nut for the almonds
Nutrition
Calories: 66kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 84mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 110IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 1mg