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Vegan Pea Pesto Recipe
by Denise C.

Vegan Pea Pesto

This vegan pea pesto tastes like spring. Whether on a crudités plate, spread on warm crostini, or served over fish or steamed vegetables, this pesto adds delicious flavor to your dish. GF/DF/NF

Rating: 4/5
Avg. 4/5 1 vote
Prep time: United States American
Cook time: Servings: 4

Goes Well With: crudites, cooked vegetables, any raw fresh vegetables, BREAD, pasta, fish

Ingredients

  • 10-12 ounces fresh or frozen peas
  • 2 raw garlic cloves
  • 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • pinch sea salt
  • freshly ground pepper
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  • 10-15 basil leaves, or fresh sprigs of dill
  • 1 spring onion (scallion)

Directions

  1. Bring 2 cups of water to a simmer on your stove top. Add your peas to the simmering water, and let cook for only about 2 or so minutes for fresh peas, a short while longer if using frozen. Strain and rinse with cool water. Drain. Pour your peas into a food processor, along with the garlic, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, lemon, spring onion, and fresh herbs. Pulse in your food processor until mostly smooth. Do not over whiz - you want a spreadable pesto with some texture left. Taste, add additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and eat within a few days.