Pea Shoot Pesto

Pea Shoot Pesto

A hot take on pesto from Twisted River Farm via Jenn Arndt, RD. Ingredients with an asterisk (*) are available seasonally right here in North Iowa! Click on select ingredients to find them nearby or stop by your local farmer’s market.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Condiment, Pantry Staple
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 servings
Calories 326 kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or Food Processor
  • Grater

Ingredients
  

Instructions
 

  • In a food processor or blender, combine pea shoots, basil, and 1 tbsp olive oil. Pulse until a paste forms.
  • Add the remaining ingredients and blend until combined, pausing a couple times to scrape the sides and bottom of the mixer.
  • Refrigerate. Stores in the fridge for up to two weeks.

Notes

Find more recipes from Twisted River and Jenn at https://www.twistedriverfarm.com/recipes.

Nutrition

Calories: 326kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 21gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 139mgPotassium: 190mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2487IUVitamin C: 8mgCalcium: 132mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, greens, microgreens