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Lemony Pea Pesto Recipe

A fresh and zesty pea pesto perfect for pasta or as a spread.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • to taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. Combine peas, Parmesan, basil, and garlic in a food processor.
  2. Pulse until roughly chopped.
  3. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until smooth.
  4. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse to combine.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pesto
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