Loaded with fresh mint, spring peas and your usual pesto ingredeints, this recipe has all the flavors of the season.
Fresh mint is a sure sign of warmer weather. Although mint is available year round, it pops up in gardens once the warm weather arrives becoming most abundant during the spring and summer seasons. 
Mint is well known for it’s many medicinal properties, such as aiding with digestion, headaches, respiratory disorders, asthma, depression and fatigue, memory loss, weight loss and oral care, just to name a few! But best of all, it tastes so darn good!
Toss the pesto with pasta, zucchini noodles, rice or quinoa. Spoon it on chicken, fish or beef. Top a baked potato or your favorite vegetable. I even love it with scrambled eggs! Any way you serve this it, the delicate hint of mint in Fresh Mint Spring Pea Pesto is a welcome addition to this twist on pesto and a reminder of a season of new beginnings!
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Mint and Pea Pesto
- Yield: 1 cup 1x
Description
Loaded with fresh mint, spring peas and your usual pesto ingredeints, this recipe has all the flavors of the season.
Ingredients
- 1 cup spring peas or frozen peas (thawed)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup toasted sliced almonds
- ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbs. packed fresh mint leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or food processor and puree until blended and smooth.
- Refrigerate until ready to use*.
Notes
*Make a double batch! Trust me, you’ll want to have a lot of it on hand! Recipe can be doubled and stored in refrigerator. Seal with plastic wrap directly on surface of pesto to prevent discoloring.
- Category: Sauce, Side
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I substitute frozen peas for fresh peas in the Mint and Pea Pesto?
Yes, you can use frozen peas; just thaw them before blending to achieve a smooth consistency.
What type of pasta pairs best with Mint and Pea Pesto?
Any pasta works well, but lighter options like spaghetti or penne complement the fresh flavors of the pesto nicely.
How can I adjust the flavor if I find the mint too strong in the pesto?
You can balance the mint by adding more peas or a bit of grated Parmesan cheese to mellow the flavor.
