lemony pea pesto
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup frozen peas, thawed (or fresh ones, blanched)
- mint, a handful of mint and basil, combined
- basil, a handful of mint and basil, combined
- 1/2 clove minced garlic
- a few big squeezes of lemon juice, to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons grated pecorino cheese*
- drizzle of olive oil
- salt & pepper
top with:
- lemon zest
- red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Pulse all pesto ingredients together in a food processor. Taste and adjust.
- Serve on grilled crusty bread drizzled with olive oil and rubbed with garlic.
- (also good on pasta, in salads, etc...)
Notes
*vegan sub: swap cheese for pine nuts or walnuts