Spring Pea Pesto

Ingredients

• 10-12
  
  ounces fresh or frozen peas
  
• 2
  
  garlic cloves
  
• 1/4
  
  cup extra virgin olive oil
  
• 
  
  squeeze of fresh lemon juice
  
• 
  
  freshly ground pepper
  
• 10-15
  
  basil leaves, or sprigs of dill
  
• 1
  
  spring onion/scallion
  

Directions

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a simmer on your stove top.
2. Add your peas to the simmering water, and let cook for only about 2 or so minutes for fresh peas, a short while longer if using frozen.
3. Strain and rinse with cool water. Drain.
4. Pour your peas into a food processor, along with the garlic, olive oil, sea salt, pepper, lemon, spring onion, and fresh herbs.
5. Pulse in your food processor until mostly smooth. Do not over whiz – you want a spreadable pesto with some texture left.
6. Taste, add additional salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve immediately, or store in an airtight container in your refrigerator and eat within a few days.