Pea Pesto
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Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas (can also use fresh or canned)
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 cup spinach (fresh, frozen, or canned)
- 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
Instructions
- Wash hands with soap and water.
- For the pesto, add peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, spinach, walnuts and garlic into a food processor or blender.
- Add in water, oil, salt and pepper. Blend until the ingredients are combined to form a thick sauce.
- Place pesto in an airtight container. Refrigerate until needed.
Nutrition
| Calories | 147 |
|---|---|
| Protein | 4 g |
| Total Fat | 13 g |
| Saturated Fat | 2 g |
| Cholesterol | 3 mg |
| Sodium | 160 mg |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g |
U.S. Department of Agriculture, MyPlate Kitchen (public domain), via the Internet Archive. Source: Cooking Matters Colorado