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Pea Pesto with Toasted Walnuts, Pecorino Cheese, and Mint

Use pea pesto as a dip or as you would in any dish that calls for traditional pesto.

Use pea pesto as a dip or as you would in any dish that calls for traditional pesto.

Nothing says spring like fresh peas.  Beyond simply enjoying peas cooked quickly on their own or tossed into salads, etc. peas also make a great pesto.  The sweet earthiness of the peas really complement the saltiness of the cheese and they blend beautifully.  Mint pairs nicely with peas as well to round everything out.  Enjoy this easy dish as a dip with bread or crackers or toss it into pasta as you would a classic basil pesto.  You won’t be disappointed either way!  Recipe follows after the jump… Continue reading