Best 2 Green Pea Pesto Recipes
**Green Pea Pesto: A Vibrant and Versatile Sauce**
Green pea pesto is a vibrant, flavorful, and versatile sauce made from fresh or frozen green peas. It's a delicious and nutritious alternative to traditional basil pesto and can be used in a variety of dishes, from pasta and pizza to sandwiches and salads. This recipe article offers three variations of green pea pesto: a classic version, a spicy version with arugula, and a creamy version with avocado. Whether you're looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish to impress your friends, green pea pesto is sure to be a hit. So, gather your ingredients and let's get cooking!
GREEN PEA PESTO
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.
Provided by Katy Hopkins
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; add the peas and cook until softened. Drain.
- Blend the peas, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and pepper in a blender; while the it blends, stream the olive oil into the mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 27.6 calories, Carbohydrate 1.6 g, Cholesterol 0.8 mg, Fat 2 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.4 g, Sodium 25.1 mg, Sugar 0.5 g
GREEN PEA PESTO
I love pasta and always looking for new ways to enjoy pasta. I love green peas and as a child my mom always served green peas with meatballs and spaghetti, so I figured they'd make a great alternative to tomato sauce. Also a great vegetarian dish. It also a great way to get your kids to eat some greens in a different way.
Provided by Stacey Lawson
Categories Other Sauces
Time 25m
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- 1. Into a food processor add thawed green peas, about three tablespoons of olive oil and blend
- 2. Add toasted pecans, garlic cloves, three or four more tablespoons of olive oil, and half the cheese. Pulse processor until blended.
- 3. Add lemon juice, few more tablespoons of olive oil, salt, pepper and rest of the cheese. Pulse processor until it is blended.
- 4. At this point you should taste your pesto for flavor of garlic, salt, pepper. Add more of this if you prefer more. Also decide now if you want to add more oil. Your pesto should be thick.
- 5. Cook your pasta according to package directions. Once cooked to your liking transfer pasta to a large mixing bowl, saving your pasta water.
- 6. Add about a 1/4 cup of pesto and a serving spoon of pasta water to cooked pasta and mix. Add more pesto and pasta water until you have the amount to your liking on your pasta. Save the rest of your pesto for another time or spread it on toasted bread for a delicious snack.
- 7. VARIATIONS; You can thawed frozen spinach in place of peas. Also any type of nuts such as walnuts, pine nuts instead of pecans. Another green you can use is baby arugula. It has a great peppery taste to it.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh green peas. If frozen peas are all you have, thaw them completely before using. - If you don't have a food processor, you can make the pesto in a blender. Just be sure to use the pulse setting to avoid over-processing. - If you want a smoother pesto, you can strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before using. - Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also freeze it for up to 3 months. - To use pesto, stir it into pasta, spread it on sandwiches or wraps, or use it as a dip for vegetables.Conclusion:
Green pea pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's easy to make and can be stored in the refrigerator or freezer for later use. With its bright green color and fresh flavor, green pea pesto is a great way to add a pop of flavor to your favorite meals.
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