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Pea Pesto





























Or should I say, Petit Pois Pesto! I bought a bag of baby petit pois and pulverised them! Seems cruel!


Pea Pesto

225g/8oz frozen peas
I large handful fresh basil
2 tbsp grated parmesan
1 tbsp cashew nuts
1 tbsp soft cream cheese
2 tbsp olive oil
salt & freshly ground black pepper

Basically just blitz it all in a food processor and voila, the most volumptous green sauce! The baby peas were so sweet! This has definitely taken the lead as my favourite pesto!

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  1. Johanna GGGTuesday, 03 July, 2007

    I love cashews and peas - great idea - would love to try this one sometime!

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  2. winedebWednesday, 04 July, 2007

    Now that really sounds interesting! Did the cashews make it too sweet? Do you think toasted almonds might go or pine nuts?

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  3. Patricia ScarpinWednesday, 04 July, 2007

    It looks delicious and healthy!

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  4. Veggie CooksterThursday, 05 July, 2007

    Wow, that looks really good... and easy too! Gonna give it a try sometime! :)

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  5. Jacqueline MeldrumThursday, 05 July, 2007

    Hi Johanna, I don't always like peas in dishes, but I decided to take the bull by the horns and realised it is only badly cooked dishes with peas that I don't like!

    Hi Winedeb, The cashews worked well and the pesto wasn't too sweet. I used some salted cashews I had in the house, instead of buying, unsalted nuts. Very unhealthy, but such a small quantity, I told yself it was ok!

    Hi Patricia, It was very delicious!

    Hi Veggie Cookster, I hope you do try it, such a simple sauce to make, but, bags of flavour!

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  6. Ruth DanielsFriday, 06 July, 2007

    Cruel maybe to the peas ;-) but definitely perfect for us!

    Thanks for sharing with Presto Pasta Nights. Check back for the roundup soon.

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  7. mayaFriday, 06 July, 2007

    Haha, strange but it actually does feel cruel to me... but then it also looks really good! I'm not a fan of peas but I may give this one a try.

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  8. sherFriday, 06 July, 2007

    It's pretty--and with those ingredients, it would taste delicious! I love cashews and think they make everything taste wonderful!

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  9. Jacqueline MeldrumSaturday, 07 July, 2007

    Ruth, Thanks for adding me to the line-up. I look forward to reading the roundup every Friday!

    Honest Maya, it is really sweet and tasty!

    Hi Sher, Mmmm, cashews are tasty! And salted cashews are just sinful!

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  10. NabeelSunday, 08 July, 2007

    nice picture .. very soft to the eyes :) I like pea soup .. i think it's called Split Pea soup .. they used to serve at a restaurant close to my work place, long time ago.

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  11. Lisa TurnerTuesday, 10 July, 2007

    Next to mushrooms, peas are one of my favorites. Nice, as always. Thanks Holler.

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  12. Jacqueline MeldrumTuesday, 10 July, 2007

    Hi Nabeel, Nice to meet you, I like split pea soup too, but without the ham!

    Hi Lisa, although I enjoyed this dish, (I made it again tonight!), mushrooms are still my favourite!

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  13. ShaheenWednesday, 29 July, 2009

    Hi Jacqueline,
    I have just made a version of your pea pesto. I do hope you approve.

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  14. Jacqueline MeldrumThursday, 30 July, 2009

    I am off to see if you have blogged it Mangocheeks :)

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