Description
A vibrant and refreshing pesto made with sweet peas and mixed herbs, capturing the essence of spring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups peas, either frozen and thawed or fresh English peas
- 1/2 cup packed mixed herbs (mint, tarragon, or dill)
- Zest of one lemon
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced chives or green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 cup olive oil
Instructions
- Add the peas, mixed herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives (or green onion), salt, pepper, and olive oil to a food processor.
- Pulse for a few minutes until the peas break down but retain some texture.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Notes
Taste as you blend to adjust the seasoning, and store in an airtight container to maintain color and flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 cup
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: pesto, spring, peas, vegan, herbs
