Quick and easy to make, this Spring Pea Pesto is deliciously vibrant with fresh herby flavor. Perfect for a dip, spread or use as a sauce with pasta and buddha bowls. Vegan and gluten-free!
Ten times a day something happens to me like this- some strengthening throb of amazement – some good sweet empathic ping and swell. This is the first, the wildest and the wisest thing I know: that the soul exists and is built entirely out of attentiveness. ~Mary Oliver
Verdant Spring Pea Pesto is ridiculously simple to create and the results are incredibly delicious! With hardly any prep, this pesto whips together in just a few minutes. Fresh tarragon, mint and dill combine perfectly with the naturally sweet peas. Zest and juice of a lemon, along with a drizzle of olive oil balance the fresh and lively flavors. Perfectly capturing Spring in one bite!
I have a lot of friends these days with various food intolerances. I love that this recipe for Spring Pea Pesto is grain-free, dairy-free, sugar-free and completely vegan! We are starting to venture out for picnics, BBQs, and shared meals with friends. This is my current favorite dish to share! Clean, simple and so good!
Spring Pea Pesto makes such an easy appetizer slathered on toasted baguette slices. Toss with pasta and take on a picnic! Put a big dollop on your grain bowl with lots of crunchy veggies. And if you like, sprinkle with feta or pecorino shavings.
Table Of Contents
What you’ll need for Spring Pea Pesto
- peas: petite frozen or fresh English peas
- herbs: mint, tarragon, and dill
- lemon: juice and zest
- chives or green onion
- salt & black pepper
- olive oil
How to make Spring Pea Pesto
Step one
Zest and juice the lemon. Chop the herbs. Feel free to play with the herbs and switch out for what you have on hand. Though I highly recommend trying the combo of mint, tarragon and dill. There is a magic that happens with these flavors!
Step two
Add everything into the food processor.
Step three
Pulse until peas are broken down but still textured.
What to Serve with Spring Pea Pesto
It’s lovely tossed with pasta!
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Spring Pea Pesto
Quick and easy to make, this healthy Spring Pea Pesto is vibrant with fresh herby flavor! Perfect for a dip, spread or sauce for pasta or buddha bowl.
Ingredients
- 2 cups peas, either frozen and thawed- or use fresh English peas (see notes)
- 1/2 cup packed mixed herbs mint, tarragon or dill
- zest of one lemon
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced chives or green onion
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor add peas, mixed herbs, lemon zest, lemon juice, chives (or green onion), salt, pepper and olive oil.
- Pulse for a few minutes until the peas break down but are still textured.
- Serve immediately or store in the fridge for 3 days.
Notes
If using fresh English peas, blanch lightly in salted water, until vibrant and floating, strain and plunge into cold water.
