Pea & Pecan Pesto
Kayla Castle • April 23, 2021
My lighter twist on pesto! I swapped out pine nuts for pecans and less oils. This veggie-packed pesto is my new favorite. I used half red lentil pasta and the other half zucchini noodles. With tomatoes, artichokes and 1 diced chicken sausage for a delicious veggie & protein rich meal.
Recipe
Ingredients:
• 1 cup fresh green peas
• 1 cup raw pecans
• ½ lemon juiced
• 1 clove of garlic
• Heaping ½ cup of fresh basil, can use more if desired
• Pinch of salt & pepper
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
• ¼-1/3 cup olive oil
Method:
1. Add all ingredients to a food processor or high-speed blender. Start with ¼ cup olive oil and add more if needed to blend.
2. Serve with your favorite pasta or make a pesto pizza!
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