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Park Slope Recipes from Tiny New York Kitchen: Victoria's Organic Green Pea Pesto

Here's a recipe that will use all those summer vegetables you need to eat.

Organic Green Pea Pesto

Don’t know what to do with all of these wonderful summer vegetables? Here is a Pesto that you can make all year round. Delicious!

INGREDIENTS:

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  • 10 Ounces Organic Cooked Peas
  • 2 Ounces Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 10 Garlic Cloves
  • 1/2 Cup Olive Oil
  • 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 Teaspoon Freshly Ground Pepper
  • 1 Cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 Cup Toasted Pistachios

DIRECTIONS:

You may use either organic fresh peas or frozen for this recipe. Mix all of the ingredients in either a blender or food processor and puree. Makes about 2 cups.  Last night I tossed this pesto with 3 cups of cavatelli pasta (al dente) and it was
excellent. Serves 4 people. 

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