Pea Pesto

Pea Pesto

32 Ratings

Pea Pesto in a bowl

Makes: 8 Servings

Total Cost: $$$$

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

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

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.

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Cooking Matters Colorado

Nutrition Information

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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

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Nutrients	Amount
Total Calories	147
Total Fat	13 g
Saturated Fat	2 g
Monounsaturated Fat	6 g
Polyunsaturated Fat	4 g
Linoleic Acid	4 g
α-Linolenic Acid	0.8 g
Omega 3 - EPA	0 mg
Omega 3 - DHA	0 mg
Cholesterol	3 mg
Carbohydrates	5 g
Dietary Fiber	2 g
Total Sugars	1 g
Added Sugars included	0 g
Protein	4 g
Minerals
Calcium	82 mg
Potassium	93 mg
Sodium	160 mg
Copper	162 mcg
Iron	1 mg
Magnesium	24 mg
Phosphorus	81 mg
Selenium	2 mcg
Zinc	1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A	57 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6	0.1 mg
Vitamin B12	0.1 mg
Vitamin C	4 mg
Vitamin D	0 mcg
Vitamin E	1 mg
Vitamin K	40 mcg
Folate	29 mcg DFE
Thiamin	0.1 mg
Riboflavin	0.1 mg
Niacin	0 mg
Choline	10 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

	Vegetables	1/4 cups
	Protein Foods	1/2 ounces
	Dairy	1/4 cups

Spinach is not listed in the ingredients list or it should mention that it is optional. <br/>It tastes somewhat to salty. <br/>

10/08/14

MyPlate.gov is based on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020-2025