Pea Pesto Spread
One day, during my daily kitchen check-in, I found some peas, a handful of basil — and a few minutes to spare. I thought, “How about pea pesto?”
Sometimes my creations are one-night wonders — just something to get dinner on the table. Other times, they earn a spot on the Menu. This one made the cut.
It’s just like making pesto — only with peas. A fab little trick to get my picky eater to eat more vegetables.
I thought you might like this idea if you also need to find ways to get people to eat more vegetables — pesto of any kind is a fabulous way to do it!
Ingredients
1 to 2 cups English or frozen peas
1 to 2 cloves garlic
Lemon juice
Lemon zest
Olive oil
Salt and pepper
Fresh basil or mint — or a bit of both!
Instructions
If using frozen peas, thaw them. If using fresh, cook and drain.
Add the peas, garlic, lemon juice, zest, olive oil, herbs, salt, and pepper to a food processor.
Start with:
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1 clove of garlic
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About 1 tablespoon of lemon juice
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2 tablespoons of olive oil per cup of peas
Pulse until the mixture is blended but still slightly chunky. Taste and adjust as needed.
Notes:
A mini food processor for blending and a Microplane for zesting are handy kitchen tools for convenience and easy cleanup.
Serving Ideas:
Pasta with Parmesan
Veggie dip
Garnish for roasted or steamed vegetables, meat, chicken, or fish
Add a dollop to soups and salads, sandwiches — anywhere you like!
Find it online: https://returntothetable.com/pea-pesto-spread/