Pea pesto in a white bowl surrounded by empty pea pods

Pea Pesto

Great over pasta or as a dip!

Ingredients 

  • 1 cup Peas
  • ½ cup Parmesan Cheese Grated
  • 1 cup Basil Fresh
  • ½ cup Walnuts
  • 2 Garlic Cloves Medium
  • ½ cup Olive Oil
  • ¼ cup Water
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Black Pepper

Equipment

  • Blender
  • Serving Bowl

Instructions

  • Place peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, spinach, walnuts, and garlic cloves into a blender.
  • Add water, oil, salt, and pepper.
  • Blend until ingredients form a thick sauce.
  • Serve over pasta or vegetables; add to a sandwich or serve as a dip.

Nutrition

Nutrition Facts
Pea Pesto
Amount per Serving
Calories
 
208
Calories from Fat 180
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
20
g
31
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
5
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
11
g
Cholesterol
 
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
 
175
mg
8
%
Potassium
 
95
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
 
4
g
1
%
Fiber
 
1
g
4
%
Sugar
 
1
g
1
%
Protein
 
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
 
348
IU
7
%
Vitamin C
 
8
mg
10
%
Calcium
 
93
mg
9
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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