Pea Pesto Dip
 
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Serves: 1½ cups of pesto
Ingredients
  • 1 (10 ounce) bag frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 garlic clove (peel removed)
  • 1 lemon (you'll need the zest and juice)
  • ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • Sliced baguette, crackers or vegetables for dipping
  • Cherry tomatoes, roasted red pepper or fresh mozzarella for topping
Instructions
  1. In a food processor, add the thawed peas, garlic, zest of ½ of a lemon (about 1 teaspoon), juice of half of a lemon (about 2 teaspoons), cheese, salt and pepper.
  2. Blend until the peas are beginning to break down and the mixture starts to come together.
  3. Add in the ¼ cup of olive oil and continue to process until thoroughly combined. You can make it as smooth or chunky as you like.
  4. If using a baguette, slice the baguette into ½ inch slices and place on a baking sheet. Drizzle the slices lightly with olive oil and toast in a 350 degree oven or in a toaster oven until slightly golden brown (5-6 minutes)
  5. For toppers, slice your cherry tomatoes in half. If using roasted red peppers, use small cookie cutters to cut out fun shapes, or slice the peppers into thin strips. Slice small pieces of mozzarella.
  6. Serve the pea pesto, dippers and toppers separately so people can build their own, or assemble your toasts prior to serving.
Recipe by Sweet Peas and ABCs at https://www.sweetpeasandabcs.com/pea-pesto-dip/