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Snow Pea Pistachio Pesto


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Ditch the store-bought one and make your own fresh-as-can-be pesto! I've swapped basil for snow peas and flat parsley to make this vibrant and versatile Italian sauce – toss through pasta, stir through roasted potatos and vegetables, use as a pizza sauce, spread on bread and more. Once made, fresh pesto is best used straight away, but will keep for a few days in a sealed container in the fridge.

 
  • 250 g Snow peas, trimmed
  • 30 g Flat parsley, chopped
  • 40 g Unsalted roasted pistachios
  • 50 g Parmigiano-Reggiano, grated
  • 1 Garlic clove, peeled
  • 1 Organic lemon, zested and juiced
  • 1/2 tsp Sea salt
  • 1/3 tsp Black pepper
  • 150 ml Olive oil
  1. Break off the stem end of each pea and pull the string away from the pod. Rinse well. Place them in a large bowl and pour some boiling water over. Leave it for 20 seconds and remove and refresh them in a bowl of ice water. Cut them up in halves.
  2. Place the snow peas, parsley, pistachios, Parmesan, garlic clove, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper in a food processor. Pulse until broken down. Gradually add the olive oil in a thin, steady stream until you have a smooth-ish sauce with a little texture remaining. Taste and season with more salt and pepper if needed.

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45 comments:

Nancy Chan 21/10/22 11:22

Beautiful. Sounds delicious. I love pistachio.

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Lola Martínez 21/10/22 13:06

Yo lo pondría sobre una pasta, espaguetis por ejemplo, y quedaría un plato bien rico. Lo has preparado muy bueno.
Bss

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DEZMOND 21/10/22 13:24

What are snow peas, dear, never heard of them before, but I do adore a mix of peas and garlic in a mash! Green is my fave food colour.

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kathyinozarks 21/10/22 13:57

wow what a yummy looking pesto-never would have thought of these ingredients for a pesto thanks looks so pretty too happy weekend

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Julie 21/10/22 13:57

snow pea and pistachios, what a great combination!! Looks super yummy and healthy too.

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Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 21/10/22 16:25

pistachio makes the best pesto in my opinion and this is a gourmet delight with peas!

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David 21/10/22 16:51

Angie, Great looking and sounding pesto. Fresh is hard to beat! Take Care, Big Daddy Dave

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Pattie @ Olla-Podrida 21/10/22 19:51

I grow snow peas and LOVE them! I'm saving this recipe for the spring. I cannot wait to try it. I know it will be delicious!

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Cooking Julia 21/10/22 21:37

This pesto must be fantastic with pasta!

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Brian's Home Blog 21/10/22 23:39

That does look most wonderful.

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tigerfish 22/10/22 00:06

Interesting to use snow pea in pesto.

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Liz That Skinny Chick Can Bake 22/10/22 02:13

Oh, how I love snow peas! So sweet and tender. This pesto must taste as good as it looks!!

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J.P. Alexander 22/10/22 02:25

Genial receta, es una buena opción. La haré pronto te mando un beso.

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roentare 22/10/22 03:34

That looks so lush green! Beautiful condiment to have

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My name is Erika. 22/10/22 03:46

This sounds amazing. I love the idea of using snow peas. Happy weekend Angie.

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Veronica Lee 22/10/22 05:57

I've never tried using snowpeas for a pesto! How interesting!

Happy Saturday, Angie 💐

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Happy Retiree's Kitchen 22/10/22 08:55

I love pesto, and I know this one would be delicious.

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Sherry's Pickings 22/10/22 11:24

i like to make pesto with different sorts of herbs and nuts. this is a great idea angie. snow peas? so unusual for pesto.

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eileeninmd 22/10/22 14:00

Hello Angie,
The Pesto looks and sounds delicious. Wishing you a happy weekend.

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Chef Mimi 22/10/22 16:59

So pretty. I was wondering if you’d blanch them or use them raw! Does this stay green and not oxidize like pesto?

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Neil 22/10/22 17:14

Lovely! There's always a jar of home made pesto in my fridge, but I love this snow pea variation and must give it a try!

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Anonymous 22/10/22 17:46

What an amazing colour. Making pesto with snow peas is very clever.

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Anonymous 22/10/22 17:46

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Rainbow Evening 22/10/22 18:18

love Pistachio....
Snow Pea Pistachio Pesto is new to me.....
thank you for details and recipe

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Angie's Recipes 22/10/22 19:11

@Chef Mimi In my recipe I did blanch them briefly and it stayed green.

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Rose world 23/10/22 08:20

Beautiful and delicious pesto.

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Maria Grazia Ferrarazzo Maineri 23/10/22 10:05

A very precious pesto, Angie. Delicious!

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Anonymous 23/10/22 18:50

What a great coincidence. I was just watching someone make pistachio pesto, and was thinking it sounded delcious. And now I have a recipe for one!

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Roz | La Bella Vita Cucina 23/10/22 19:32

What a sweet and delicious twist on a old classic, Angie! Such a vivid color of green too!

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Muriel 23/10/22 22:38

Ce pesto de pois et pistache m'a tout l'air délicieux... Quelle couleur sublime en plus... Bonne soirée

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Anonymous 24/10/22 00:21

I love the way the pesto looks on the slab of bread with fresh snow peas and herbs. So delicious. It's Judee At Gluten Free A-Z Blog

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foodtravelandwine 24/10/22 00:45

I love it!...I like to eat it with pasta!........Abrazotes, Marcela

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Julia Rees 25/10/22 19:37

I love pesto and this recipe sounds delicious! I have never tried it with snow peas
Julia x

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Yvonne @ Fiction Books Reviews 26/10/22 14:01

I love pesto, however my husband isn't quite so keen, so I rarely add it to anything. Your idea of tossing it through pasta had me thinking about one of his favourite dishes which I make regularly with pasta, chicken, chillies and wild mushrooms, tossed in a little extra virgin olive oil. The addition of a little pesto would only add even more flavour surely? and he wouldn't notice much difference in appearance. Thanks for the idea! :)

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Amy (Savory Moments) 26/10/22 20:18

What a creative pesto! Love the pistachios in here.

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Pam 27/10/22 19:44

What a great combination of ingredients. Yum!

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Noob Cook 31/10/22 06:36

Your pesto has just a lovely vibrant green. Home made is definitely the way to go for pesto!

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Anonymous 31/10/22 18:01

I think pesto is one of the best inventions ever. Would never have thought to use snow peas though, but wow, I bet it tastes fantastic

Choclette x

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Raymund 2/11/22 02:14

That really looks good on that piece of toast

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