Photo: Mike Kenneally
Green Pea Pesto
7 ingredients
10 min + 5 min
2 cups
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"I came up with this recipe when I found myself with a plethora of frozen peas. A friend of mine was leaving the country for 6 weeks and I ended up with 5 bags of frozen peas from her freezer. This is a heavier, sweeter twist to traditional basil pesto. Goes well with pasta or spread over bread and covered with cheese...yum! Add more lemon juice, basil, or garlic to taste."
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
314
Calories
15g
Protein
21g
Fat
18g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Parmesan Cheese | 1 oz (28g) | 110 |
| Pea | 1/2 cup (72g) | 62 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Black Pepper | 1 tsp ground (2.3g) | 6 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh basil
- ground black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
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