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Pea & Cilantro Pesto
Michele Pesula Kuegler
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Total Time
10
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Servings
4
Ingredients
1-1/2
cup
peas*
3/4
cup
fresh cilantro
1/2
cup
shredded parmesan
2
cloves
garlic
2
tablespoons
freshly squeezed lemon juice
about 1 lemon
Salt & pepper
Instructions
Place peas in bowl of food processor.
Add cilantro, garlic, and parmesan.
Secure food processor lid, and add half of the lemon juice.
Turn food processor to high.
Leaving food processor on high, add a teaspoon of lemon juice.
Turn processor off, scrape down sides of bowl.
Turn food processor to high, adding more lemon juice, if needed, to fully incorporate ingredients.
Season with salt and pepper, and pulse to combine.
Transfer to a small bowl.
Serve with crackers or as a topping for spaghetti squash or pasta.
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Notes
*If using frozen peas, defrost. If using fresh peas, cook until tender.
Keyword
pesto