Spring Pesto

Peas and Pistachios

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Preparation info
    • Difficulty

      Easy

Appears in
Seed to Table: A Seasonal Guide to Organically Growing, Cooking, and Preserving Food at Home

By Luay Ghafari

Published 2023

  • About

As much as I love traditional Genovese pesto, the king of pesto, I do enjoy taking some creative liberties through the season depending on what’s available in the garden. This pea and mint pesto is a gift to your tastebuds after a long winter.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup (135 g) fresh peas
  • ½ cup (10 g<

Method

Instructions

  1. In a small pot, bring water to a boil and add the peas. Cook for 1–2 minutes until the peas are tender.
  2. To the same pot, add the arugula and mint. Wait 30 seconds, strain in a colander, and rinse under cold water. This blanching process helps preserve the color after processing.
  3. Transfer cooled peas, arugula, and mint to a food