Green pea pesto in a white bowl with carrots, red peppers, celery, and clemontines

Green Pea Pesto

Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this Green Pea Pesto is a quick, nutrient-rich spread that brings brightness to pasta, toast, or your favorite springtime dishes.

This Green Pea Pesto is a true springtime delight, it is bright, herbaceous, and incredibly easy to make. With just a handful of ingredients and a quick blend in the food processor, you’ll have a fresh pesto that pairs beautifully with pasta, crackers, vegetables, or even spread over toast. Light yet satisfying, it’s a simple way to elevate everyday meals with fresh flavor and nourishing ingredients.

🌿 Mindful Morsel

Green peas are rich in polyphenols and antioxidants, which help reduce oxidative stress and support inflammation reduction. They’re also high in fiber (7–8 grams per cup), promoting a healthy gut microbiome, and contain plant-based protein to help stabilize blood sugar. Paired with fresh mint, dill, and lemon, all rich in vitamin C and flavonoids, this pesto becomes a refreshing, anti-inflammatory boost for your meals.

Recipe Information

  • Servings: ~4

  • Prep Time: 10–12 minutes

  • Cook Time: None

  • Total Time: 10–12 minutes

  • Calories per Serving: ~120

Ingredients

  • 2 cups green peas (frozen or thawed)

  • ¼ cup fresh dill, packed

  • ¼ cup fresh mint, packed

  • Zest of 1 lemon

  • Juice of 1 lemon

  • ⅛ cup olive oil (plus more as needed)

  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

  1. Prep: Strip dill and mint leaves from their stems. Zest and juice the lemon.

  2. Blend: Add peas, dill, mint, lemon zest, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper to a food processor.

  3. Pulse: Pulse or blend until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. It should remain slightly textured rather than completely smooth.

  4. Adjust: Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more olive oil for a smoother texture or additional salt and pepper as needed.

  5. Serve: Enjoy over pasta, spread on toast, paired with vegetables or crackers, or as a fresh, flavorful topping for your favorite dishes.

Tips/Notes

  • Add parmesan cheese or nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor.

  • For extra richness, blend in a handful of pine nuts or walnuts.

  • Thin with a splash of water or more olive oil for a lighter sauce consistency.

  • Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Social Media Callout

This Green Pea Pesto is fresh, vibrant, and ready in minutes — the perfect way to brighten your meals. Save it for your next quick recipe and tag @mmmindfulmorsels on Instagram — I’d love to see how you use it!

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