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Peas and Asparagus with Arugula Pesto


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  • Author: Deena Wachtel
  • Total Time: 35 mins

Description

Add this vibrant dish to your favorite pasta to take it from vegetable side dish to healthy main course.


Ingredients

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  • 2 cups freshly shelled peas
  • 1 cup asparagus – diced
  • 1/2 cup arugula pesto (recipe below)
  • olive oil
  • salt / pepper to taste

Pesto

  • 1 bunch arugula
  • 1/4 cup pine nuts – toasted
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
  • salt / pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Heat a saute pan until hot.
  2. Add a bit of olive oil and then throw in the asparagus and shelled peas.
  3. Cook for a few minutes until soft – but still have a bite to them.
  4. Add pesto. Mix to warm through.
  5. Serve with a big smile.

Pesto

  1. Toast pine nuts until fragrant.
  2. Throw in a blender with the rest of the ingredients.
  3. Whirl until chopped, mixed and blended.
  4. Season to taste.
  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Category: Side