Pea and Mint Pesto

5g protein · 8 min · 242 kcal

Pea and Mint Pesto

Fresh peas, leek, mint, and Parmesan blend into a smooth and vibrant Pea and Mint Pesto. Spoon it over pasta, spread it on crusty bread, use it as a dip, or thin it into a light spring soup.

8 min4 servings242 kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 cups (181 gram fresh peas or frozen peas defrosted
  • 1/2 medium leek (chopped)
  • Small handful of fresh mint leaves
  • 1/2 cup (45 grams) Parmesan cheese, grated
  • 1 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 cup (118 ml) olive oil

Instructions

  1. 1

    Bring a pan filled half-way with water to a boil and add the peas and leeks. Cook for 3 minutes, drain and set aside to cool for 5 minutes.

  2. 2

    Add the cooled or defrosted peas, leek, mint, Parmesan, salt & pepper to a food processor.

  3. 3

    Pulse 10 times until chopped, then with the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil until well blended and smooth. You can add as much or as little as you like to make it the consistency you want. Taste for salt, add more if needed.

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