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.
11 K 4.7/5 (16 reviews)
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Last modified on: August 7th 2024
For 1 kg 50 g, you will need:

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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
Shell pea pods to obtain 15.8 oz peas.

Stage 2 - 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto
Cook for 1 or 2 minutes in boiling salted water...

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto
...then refresh under cold water and drain.

Set aside.

Stage 4 - 7 min.
Mint and pea pesto
In a small pan over medium heat, pour in 5.3 oz pine nuts and roast until golden brown.

Set aside and leave to cool.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Mint and pea pesto
Wash and dry 3 handfuls fresh mint leaves.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto
Pour the mint leaves, peas, 6 tablespoons lemon juice, 6 pinches vitamin C, 15 tablespoons olive oil, salt and pepper into a high-sided container.

Mix well.

Stage 7 - 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto
Add grated 5.3 oz Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano) and pine nuts.

Stage 8 - 3 min.
Mint and pea pesto
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 recipe100 RDI=40 %90 RDI=9 %360 RDI=50 %3,970 RDI=200 %16,610 RDI: 200 %
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 Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 1 kg 50 g : 16.70 €

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