Pea and Mint Pesto

I know, sounds weird, but I love this new recipe I found (in Midwest Living).  You could add it to pasta, put it on little baguettes, or eat it with pitas or pita chips, or just gobble it up by the spoonful as I did.:)

2 12-oz packages frozen peas (abt. 6 cups)
1 tablespoons olive oil
2 cloves garlic
2 tablespoons Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup fresh mint

In a large saucepan, add peas to boiling salted water.  Return to boil, cook 1 minutes.  Drain and rinse with cold water.  Transfer to a food process with all other ingredients, and process until nearly smooth.  Store, covered and refrigerated for up to 3 days, or freeze up to 3 months.

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