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  • Serves: 8 Servings

Ingredients

1 cup frozen peas (can also use fresh or canned)
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 cup basil leaves
1 cup spinach (fresh
frozen
or canned)
1/2 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup water
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Steps

Wash hands with soap and water.
For the pesto, add peas, Parmesan cheese, basil, spinach, walnuts and garlic into a food processor or blender.
Add in water, oil, salt and pepper. Blend until the ingredients are combined to form a thick sauce.
Place pesto in an airtight container. Refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts

Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 147
Total Fat 13 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 3 mg
Sodium 160 mg
Carbohydrates 5 g
Dietary Fiber 2 g
Total Sugars 1 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 4 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 82 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 93 mg

Cooking Matters Colorado

U.S. Department of Agriculture. MyPlate Kitchen Website. Pea Pesto. Recipe source: Cooking Matters Colorado. Available at MyPlate.gov/MyPlateKitchen. Access date: 09-05-2024.