Best Quick Pea Pesto Side Dish Recipes

SWEET PEA PESTO CROSTINI

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I made a healthier spin on my favorite celebrity chef's recipe by subbing in vegetable broth for some of the oil and going easy on the cheese. To top crostini, use this recipe for a pastelike pesto. For use on pasta, add more broth for a saucelike consistency. -Amber Massey, Argyle, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers

Time 25m

Yield 20 pieces.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

12 ounces fresh or frozen peas, thawed
4 garlic cloves, halved
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon lemon-pepper seasoning
3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup vegetable broth
1 whole wheat French bread demi-baguette (about 6 ounces and 12 in. long)
2 cups cherry tomatoes (about 10 ounces), halved or quartered

Steps:

Preheat broiler. Place peas, garlic, vinegar, salt and lemon pepper in a blender or food processor; pulse until well blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended. Add broth; pulse until mixture reaches desired consistency., Cut baguette into 20 slices, each 1/2 in. thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Broil 4-5 in. from heat until golden brown, 45-60 seconds per side. Remove to wire rack to cool., To assemble crostini, spread each slice with about 1 tablespoon pesto mixture; top with tomato pieces.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 2g fat (trace saturated fat), Cholesterol 1mg cholesterol, Sodium 190mg sodium, Carbohydrate 11g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

QUICK PEA PESTO SIDE DISH

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This might be helpful when a kid sits staring at his helping of peas ...! Nice and easy! Adjust to your taste.

Provided by Zurie

Categories < 15 Mins

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 lb peas, frozen (500 g)
3/8 cup of fresh mint, chopped up (100 ml)
3/8 cup fresh parsley, chopped up (100 ml)
salt (1/2 teaspoon if using flaky sea salt)
1 -2 tablespoon cream, fresh (15 - 30 ml)

Steps:

Steam the peas without water if they're still frozen. I prefer the young, tender peas. Drain the peas in a sieve after cooking.
Drain, put into food processor, and add the mint, parsley and salt.
Depending on the consistency of the pea puree, add 1 to 2 tablespoons of fresh cream, or more if you like.
Ground nutmeg is an optional extra seasoning. Depending on taste, you might want to add more mint or/and parsley. This is a nutritious side dish.
Great as a side with roast chicken or lamb.