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Did you know – in 1970, sugar snap peas were developed. They are a cross between garden and mangetout.

Nutritional fact – peas are a good source of protein, B vitamins and a variety of minerals including magnesium.

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A small jar filled with pea pesto on a dark background
A small jar filled with pea pesto on a dark background
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Pea pesto

Ingredients

  • 200 g frozen peas or fresh podded peas which have been boiled for 5-7 minutes
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 400 g pine nuts
  • good handful of basil leaves
  • Black pepper
  • Half tsp parsley
  • Lemon juice to taste

Instructions

  • Shred the basil and place with all the other ingredients into the blender
  • Blitz until smooth.

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