Pea Shoot Pesto

Pea Shoot Pesto is a wonderful, quick dinner that is packed with flavor and nutrition. Pesto comes together quicker than you can cook a pot full of pasta. Pea shoots give this recipe a delightful sweet flavor while the pistachios ground this recipe with tons of umami. It all comes together in minutes in a blender so you can enjoy this fresh and satisfying dinner with minimal effort and minimal dishes.

Serves: 6

Ingredients:

  • 3 cups pea shoots

  • 1/2 cup toasted pistachios

  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped

  • 1/2 cup olive oil

  • salt

  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:

Roughly chop the pea shoots then add them to the blender along with the toasted pistachios, garlic, olive and a good pinch of salt. Blend until it is a uniform and creamy consistency.

Transfer sauce to a bowl and stir in the Parmesan cheese until well combined.

Serve over freshly cooked pasta.

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