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vegan oil free green pea walnut pesto

The Best Green Pea Walnut Pesto, Oil-Free, Vegan

Rich green pea pesto with the healthy fats of walnuts, with no dairy or added oil. Simple, cheap, and delicious!
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4
Calories 190 kcal

Equipment

  • food processor

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups frozen peas, thawed
  • 1 cup fresh basil
  • 1/2 cup shelled walnuts
  • 4 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and process until smooth.
  • Add a couple tablespoons of water as needed to thin.

Notes

Each 1/2 cup serving contains 7.5g protein, 14g carbohydrate, 13g fat.  High in potassium, vitamins A, C and K, and a good source of calcium and iron.
Keyword oil free, pesto, plant based, vegan