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Pea Tendril And Pistachio Pesto Recipe

A fresh and nutty pesto perfect for pasta or as a spread.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 200 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cups pea tendrils
  • ½ cup pistachios shelled
  • ½ cup Parmesan cheese grated
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • ½ cup olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground

Instructions 

  1. 1. Combine pea tendrils, pistachios, Parmesan, and garlic in a food processor.
  2. 2. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. 3. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until well combined.
  4. 4. Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse to combine.
  5. 5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 200mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Pea Tendril, Pesto, Pistachio
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