Springtime Pesto

Name: Springtime Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 cups peas; 1/2 cup mixed herbs, such as mint, tarragon, and/or dill, packed; 1 lemon, zested, plus 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon chives, minced; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/8 cup olive oil; cherry tomatoes, to taste, halved, for garnish

Vegan No-Cook Italian

Time: 10 minutes

Yield: 6 servings

About

It's that time of year again, and a new addition to your favorite meals has been blooming. Let Springtime Pesto refresh your menu in an amazing, gluten-free way! Easy and so delicious, just blend some fresh English peas, a bit of mixed herbs, a hint of lemon zest, and minced chives together and you have a newly loved, versatile treat. Used as a spread on your go-to bread, as a dip, or tossed with your favorite pasta, Springtime Pesto gently blows in a new sweetness that everyone can enjoy! Ahh, don't you just love springtime?

Ingredients

2 cups peas
1/2 cup mixed herbs, such as mint, tarragon, and/or dill, packed
1 lemon, zested, plus 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon chives, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 cup olive oil
cherry tomatoes, to taste, halved, for garnish

Directions

Step 1 -In a food processor, add the peas, the herbs, the lemon zest, the lemon juice, the chives, the salt, the pepper, and the oil and pulse until the peas break down but are still textured.

Step 2 -Serve the pesto garnished with the tomatoes.

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