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Easy Pea Pesto Recipe (without nuts)

This Healthy Pea Pesto recipe is a twist on a classic; peas replace the traditional basil giving this pesto a wonderful fresh spring flavor. There are no nuts in this pesto, plus it is ready in under five minutes! So easy, fresh and creamy yet healthy, this pesto sauce is perfect for topping pasta, chicken, or serving as a dip or topping for Crostini or Bruschetta.

Prep Time
4 mins
Cook Time
4 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 149 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Australian

Ingredients

  • 1 cup frozen peas - see note 1
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 3 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • ½ clove garlic
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

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  1. Place the ingredients in a food processor and use the pulse button to chop and combine them until you reach your desired consistency.
  2. Use immediately as a sauce for pasta/chicken/fish, as a dip or as a topping for crostini/bruschetta. Or the pea pesto can be frozen in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Notes

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  • There is no need to cook the peas, you just need to defrost them. To defrost:

    Remove the peas from the freezer for 15 minutes before making the pesto. Blanch the frozen peas in boiling water for 60 seconds.

  • Remove the peas from the freezer for 15 minutes before making the pesto.
  • Blanch the frozen peas in boiling water for 60 seconds.

Nutrition Information

Calories 149kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 5g (2%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 97mg (4%) Potassium 88mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 330IU (7%) Vitamin C 15mg (17%) Calcium 78mg (8%) Iron 0.6mg (3%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 149

% Daily Value*

Calories 149kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 5g 2%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 97mg 4%
Potassium 88mg 2%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 330IU 7%
Vitamin C 15mg 17%
Calcium 78mg 8%
Iron 0.6mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.