Sweet Pea Pesto

Ingredients

• 500 g Peas (frozen, thawed)
• 120 g Pine Nuts (toasted)
• 0.5 bunch Fresh Basil
• 3 Garlic cloves (peeled)
• 6 tbsp Lemon juice
• 60 g Parmesan (can be vegan)
• 2.5 dl Canola oil
• Salt (a pinch, plus more to taste)

Steps

1. 1

   If you haven't already, toast the pine nuts in a dry pan over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant, then let them cool.

2. 2

   Measure the thawed peas, toasted pine nuts, fresh basil, peeled garlic cloves, lemon juice, parmesan cheese, and canola oil into a blender or food processor.

3. 3

   Process the mixture until it reaches your desired pesto consistency, ranging from slightly chunky to completely smooth.

4. 4

   Add a pinch of salt, taste the pesto, and adjust the seasoning with more salt or lemon juice if needed.

Notes

This pesto can be used as a pasta sauce, a spread for sandwiches, or a dip for vegetables. If using vegan parmesan, ensure it is a hard, salty variety for the best flavor profile.

Nutrition per serving

• petso
• condiment
• vegetarian
• sauce
• no-cook
• spring
• peas