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Pea Shoot Pesto

This pea shoot pesto blends tender pea shoots with pistachios and parmesan for a bright, nutty, and slightly sweet pesto. It’s perfect for pasta, crostini, eggs, or as a sauce for vegetables and seafood.
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Prep Time 7 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 people
Calories 212 kcal

Equipment

  • Food Processor

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup pistachios shelled, unsalted
  • ½ cup pea shoots packed
  • ¼ cup olive oil extra virgin
  • 1 tsp parmesan cheese grated
  • ¼ tsp lemon zest optional
  • sea salt as needed

Instructions
 

  • Layer pistachio's, pea shoots, olive oil and parmesan cheese into food processor and pulse until fully mixed,
  • Add lemon zest if using and season to taste with salt.
  • Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week, in tightly sealed container.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tbspCalories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 4gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 14gCholesterol: 0.2mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 158mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 186IUVitamin C: 21mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
Keyword pasta pesto, pea shoot pesto, pea shoots, pistachio pesto
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