Pea Pesto

Enjoy this gorgeous, bright green pesto on your favorite protein food or pasta.

Prep 5 minCook 5 minTotal 10 minUpdated Jul 3, 202610 minLow CarbVegetarianGluten FreeKeto Friendly

Enjoy this gorgeous, bright green pesto on your favorite protein food or pasta.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Frozen peas, can also use fresh or canned
  • 2 tbsp Grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp Basil leaves
  • 1 cup Spinach, fresh, frozen, or canned
  • 2 tbsp Walnuts
  • 2 piece(s) Garlic
  • 1 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/2 cup Water
  • 1/4 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

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

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Storage

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Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator and use within a few days when appropriate for the ingredients.

Meal prep

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