Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto
- Level: Easy
- Yield: 4 servings
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- Nutritional Analysis
- Per Serving
- Serving Size
- 1 of 4 servings
- Calories
- 1125
- Total Fat
- 71
- Saturated Fat
- 10
- Carbohydrates
- 101
- Dietary Fiber
- 10
- Sugar
- 7
- Protein
- 23
- Cholesterol
- 7
- Sodium
- 724
- Total: 40 min
- Prep: 40 min
Ingredients
1 cup fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1 small shallot, finely chopped
2 tablespoons pine nuts, toasted
2 tablespoons freshly grated Romano cheese
1 teaspoon lemon zest
1 cup olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 pound orzo pasta, cooked al dente
1/2 cup Mint pesto
1/2 pound fresh peas, blanched
Finely chopped fresh parsley
Directions
- Combine first 6 ingredients in a food processor and pulse until almost smooth. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil until emulsified. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Place the orzo in a large bowl and combine with the pesto. Fold in the peas and season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh parsley.