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Mixed Crostini with Split Pea Pesto

Mixed Crostini with Split Pea Pesto

Appetizers

Course

Difficulty

Easy

Pulse Type

Dry Peas

Specialty Diet

Vegetarian

Nutrition

500 calories or less

Cook Time

10 minutes

Nutrition

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Ingredients

Servings:

1/2 cup split peas cooked
1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
2 cups basil fresh
2 cloves garlic roughly chopped
1/2 cup parmesan cheese shredded
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup olive oil

Instructions

Combine the split peas, pine nuts, basil, garlic, Parmesan and salt in a food processor. Pulse for about 10 seconds until roughly chopped and combined.
Slowly add the olive oil with the food processor running, stopping to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Continue to pulse until mixture reaches desired consistency.
Use immediately as pasta sauce, or spread on crostini or crackers with your toppings of choice.
Transfer unused portion to air-tight container and store in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.