Pea Pesto

Name: Pea Pesto
Yield: 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 fresh spinach (or can use frozen or canned); 1/2 cup walnuts; 2 cloves garlic; 1/4 cup water; 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or cooking oil of choice); 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Source: Cooking Matters Colorado

Published by the USDA MyPlate Kitchen library. Read from an archived copy of the source page captured 2025-12-31.

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

Makes

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 fresh spinach (or can use frozen or canned)
1/2 cup walnuts
2 cloves garlic
1/4 cup water
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (or cooking oil of choice)
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

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.

Notes

If using canned peas and spinach, remember to rinse them to lower salt content. Great served over vegetables or pasta - serve hot or cold. Switch out mayonnaise for pesto on sandwiches. Try as a dip with carrots and broccoli. Learn more about: Peas Herbs Spinach Garlic

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