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 |
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.