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Pea Pistachio Arugula Pesto
Arugula, peas, pistachios, garlic, oil, and Parmesan blend into a bright pesto in minutes.
$4.98for 4 servings
$1.25 per serving$4.98 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 16servings as written
- $typical cost tier
ItalianVegetarianGluten-freeLow-carbBudgetSide dishesSpring
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bok choy and napa cabbage$1.99/lb typical | 0.15 lb | $0.25Typical price |
| Frozen vegetables$0.10/oz typical | 3.75 oz | $0.38Typical price |
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 25 oz | $17.67Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | a little | $0.01Typical price |
| Parmesan$0.55/oz typical | 1.75 oz | $0.96Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.19Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $19.93 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cooking spray, shortening, ghee, coconut and sesame oilOlive and cooking oilSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh baby arugula
- 3/4 cup frozen peas
- 25 pistachios
- 3 tbsp extra virgin or light olive oil
- 1/2 tsp fresh smashed + minced garlic
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- additional parmesan or mozzarella cheese for topping (optional)
- additional olive oil to thin the sauce
- several chopped pistachios for garnish (optional)
- parsley for garnish (optional)
- salt and pepper to taste (optional)
Steps
- Thaw the frozen peas in a bowl of warm water for 5 minutes, then drain them.
- Blend the peas, arugula, pistachios, garlic, olive oil, salt, and Parmesan until mostly smooth.
- Thin the pesto with water or additional olive oil until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Season the pesto with salt and pepper, then top it with extra Parmesan or chopped pistachios.
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