Perfect for pasta and toast: the recipe for green pea pesto

The traditional version of pesto sauce is made from basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese and olive oil. Green peas give it a fresh and sweetish flavor and bright color.

Ingredients:

- Green peas - 150 g

- Green basil, bunch - 1 pc.

- Garlic, cloves - 2 pcs.

- Extra Virgin olive oil - 2 tbsp.

- Butter - 10 g

- Hard cheese - 50 g

- Salt - to taste

- Ground black pepper - to taste

- Lemon, slice - 2 pcs.

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Method of preparation:

1. Pour the green peas into a frying pan, cover with water to just cover and cook under the lid for about 5 minutes, then rinse with cold water.

2. Blend the peas, basil, cheese, garlic and butter in a blender while pulsing. Slowly pour in the oil, mixing gently.

3. Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle with lemon juice and mix.

We also recommend that you pay attention to the recipe for sauce from leftovers.

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