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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Last modified on: August 7th 2024

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PreparationCookingStart to finish
17 min.9 min.26 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 5 min.
Mint and pea pesto
Shell pea pods to obtain 150 g 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 50 g pine nuts and roast until golden brown.

Set aside and leave to cool.

Stage 5 - 3 min.
Mint and pea pesto
Wash and dry 1 handful fresh mint leaves.

Stage 6 - 2 min.
Mint and pea pesto
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
Add grated 50 g 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
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
1,322 Kcal or 5,535 Kj33 gr31 gr119 gr
66 %13 %3 %18 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
362 Kcal or 1,516 Kj9 gr8 gr32 gr
18 %3 %1 %5 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 350 g : 5.56 €

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This recipe uses (among others)
PeasPeas: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Tomato ladybirds, Chicken breasts in a potato crust, Eggs en Cocotte à la Française, Pea and avocado salad, French-style peas, ... All
Pine nutsPine nuts: You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Crunchy salad, Sorrel pesto, Kalamata Salad, Greek Pesto, Chocolate mendiants, ... All
Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano)Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): You can check-out other recipes which use it, like for example: Poivrade artichoke Salad, Gratin of purple artichokes, Spinach and ricotta ravioli, Seb's Italian-style aperitif slices, Coriander and cashew nut pesto, ... All
Olive oilOlive oil: You can get more informations, or check-out other recipes which use it, for example: Sunday night pasta, Fish "à la Bordelaise", Cauliflower and avocado rémoulade, White bean gratin "à l'italienne", Bistro-style red endive salad, ... All
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