Author Notes
A simple easy breezy recipe that is perfect for busy weeknights or for a light weekend dinner Bright fresh or frozen green peas transform into a colourful pesto that is sure to make you colour happy —Namrata
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Ingredients
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1 cup
fresh or frozen and thawed green peas
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1/4 cup
grated parmesan
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1/4 cup
pine nuts. Toasted if preferred
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1
big clove gralic, minced
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2 tablespoons
lemon juice
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1/4 cup
fresh mint leaves, roughly torn
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salt
to taste
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pepper
to taste
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Olive oil as needed
Directions
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Toss all the ingredients except the olive oil in a processor and give it a quick whirl. Drizzle the olive oil slowly through the top (if using a processor) or pour a tbsp at a time into the blender with the next couple of whirls. Process to make a thick puree and stop when you achieve the desired consistency.
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Taste and adjust the seasonings accordingly.
Toss with cooked pasta of choice.
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