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Mint and pea pesto

Mint and pea pesto
Here's a version of pesto with mint and peas, for a very fresh take on this famous Italian sauce.
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duree30 min. difficultéEasy prix5.60 € pour combien350 g ingredients9 Ingredients
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Last modified on: August 7th 2024
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 20 min.
Cooking: 9 min.
All in all: 30 min.
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Stage 1 - ⌛ 5 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 1
Shell pea pods to obtain 150 g peas.
Stage 2 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 2
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes in boiling salted water...
Stage 3 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 3
...then refresh under cold water and drain.

Set aside.
Stage 4 - ⌛ 7 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 4
In a small pan over medium heat, pour in 50 g pine nuts and roast until golden brown.

Set aside and leave to cool.
Stage 5 - ⌛ 3 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 5
Wash and dry 1 handful fresh mint leaves.
Stage 6 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 6
Pour the mint leaves, peas, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 pinches vitamin C, 5 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper into a high-sided container.

Mix well.
Stage 7 - ⌛ 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 7
Add grated 50 g Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) and pine nuts.
Stage 8 - ⌛ 3 min.
Mint and pea pesto : Stage 8
Blend again, your mint and pea pesto is ready.

Check the seasoning.
Remarks
You can also use frozen peas instead of fresh ones.

In step 8, you can adjust the texture by adding a little more olive oil.

the vitamin C, although optional, is there to ensure a beautiful green color over time, so don't hesitate to add some if you can.
Keeping: Several days in a closed jar.
Nutritional information
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe30 RDI=10 %30 RDI=3 %120 RDI=20 %1,320 RDI=70 %5,540 RDI: 70 %
Per 100 g9 RDI=3 %8 RDI=1 %30 RDI=5 %360 RDI=20 %1,520 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 350 g : 5.60 €

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Peas
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