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Lemony Pea Pesto Recipe

A fresh and zesty pea pesto perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 150 kcal

Ingredients 

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frozen peas, thawed
  • ¼ cup Grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup Fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove Garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • ¼ cup Olive oil
  • To taste Salt and pepper

Instructions 

  1. 1. In a food processor, combine peas, Parmesan, basil, garlic, and lemon juice.
  2. 2. Pulse until the mixture is coarsely chopped.
  3. 3. With the processor running, slowly add olive oil until the mixture is smooth.
  4. 4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 150kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 100mg | Iron: 1mg

Keywords

Lemon, Peas, Pesto
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