New peas with pesto
For this very simple recipe, we sauté whole new peas, add a little rice, a good spoonful of pesto and it's ready.
459
40 min.
Easy
2 people
7 IngredientsLast modified on: June 29th 2025
350 ml peas
½ 
2 tablespoons 
160 ml 
2 tablespoons 
Times for this recipe
Preparation: 30 min.
Cooking: 15 min.
All in all: 40 min.
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Step by step recipe
Stage 1 - 20 min.
To prepare 350 ml peas, use very tender new peas, which can be eaten with the pod, and cut them into small pieces.
Stage 2 - 3 min.
Stage 3 - 1 min.
In a frying pan over medium heat, pour 2 tablespoons olive oil and when hot, add the shallot.
Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute without browning, stirring constantly.
Season with salt and pepper, and cook for 1 minute without browning, stirring constantly.
Stage 4 - 1 min.
Add the peas...
Stage 5 - 10 min.
...and cook until just tender, but be careful, they color quickly.
Stage 6 - 2 min.
Stage 7 - 2 min.
Serve immediately, with a dollop of pesto on top.
Remarks
If you don't have new peas, of course you can shell them.
For the pesto, don't hesitate to try something different from the classic, such as sorrel or purple pesto.
For the pesto, don't hesitate to try something different from the classic, such as sorrel or purple pesto.
Keeping: 1 or 2 days in the fridge, protected by cling film.
Source: Home made.
Nutritional information
| Proteins (gr) | Carbohydrates (gr) | Fats (gr) | Energy value (in k-calories) | Energy value (in k-joules) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whole recipe | 40 RDI=20 % | 110 RDI=10 % | 180 RDI=30 % | 780 RDI=40 % | 3,250 RDI: 40 % |
| Per 100 g | 7 RDI=3 % | 20 RDI=2 % | 40 RDI=5 % | 150 RDI=7 % | 620 RDI: 7 % |
| Per person | 20 RDI=8 % | 60 RDI=5 % | 90 RDI=10 % | 390 RDI=20 % | 1,630 RDI: 20 % |
How much will it cost?
- For 2 people : 2.60 €
- Per person : 1.30 €
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Peas
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