Simple Pesto with Green Peas (extra protein)

recipe for pesto made with green peas, pistachios and lime

Simple Pesto with Green Peas (extra protein)

Easily add protein and superfoods to vegetables, breakfast, pasta, or pizza with this simple pesto made with green peas, pistachios, parmesan and lime juice.

Course Appetizer, Menopause Snacks

Cuisine Mediterranean

Keyword appetizer, condiment, heart healthy, mediterranean diet, vegetarian

Prep Time 10

Servings

Calories 2274kcal

Author Jen Casey, Holistic Nutritionist

Equipment

food processor

Ingredients

1 cup green peas
1 garlic clove
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1/4 cup unsalted pistachios
1/4 cup raw, unsalted sunflower seeds
2 cups olive oil
1/2 tsp sea salt adjust to taste
2 limes juiced

Instructions

Add all the ingredients to a food processor and puree for about a minute until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency. Add more salt or olive oil, if needed
Store in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 5 days. Use on eggs, pizza, toast, as a veggie dip, or pasta sauce

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Notes

Nutrition calculations are based on using 1/2 the recipe as a pasta sauce

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