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Pea Pesto Recipe

St Patrick's Day Food for Kids: Pea Pesto

Angela Sellari
Whip up a vibrant green Pea Pesto recipe in just 10 minutes! This kid-friendly sauce is ideal for St. Patrick's Day & a sneaky way to boost veggie intake.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Main Course, pasta recipes
Cuisine italian-american
Servings 8
Calories 175 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen peas thawed
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • juice from half a lemon
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 cup loosely packed basil leaves

Instructions
 

  • Place peas, garlic, and Parmesan cheese to food processor. Pulse until an almost smooth consistency. Add lemon juice and olive oil, pulse until smooth (add optional basil at this point). Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with your favorite pasta.
    St Patrick’s Day Food for Kids: Pea Pesto ingredients pulsed in a food processor.

Nutrition

Calories: 175kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gSodium: 102mgFiber: 2g
Keyword Pea Pesto
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