Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto

Name: Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 454 grams orzo pasta, cooked al dente; 237 milliliters fresh mint leaves; 4 servings Finely chopped fresh parsley; 118 milliliters fresh parsley leaves; 227 grams fresh peas, blanched; 1 teaspoon lemon zest; 118 milliliters Mint pesto; 237 milliliters olive oil; 2 Tbsps pine nuts, toasted; 2 Tbsps freshly grated Romano cheese; 4 servings Salt and freshly ground pepper; 1 small shallot, finely chopped

Orzo with Fresh Peas and Mint Pesto might be just the main course you are searching for. This recipe makes 4 servings with 337 calories, 12g of protein, and 11g of fat each. This recipe covers 22% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 40 minutes. Only Head to the store and pick up salt and pepper, peas, pine nuts, and a few other things to make it today. To use up the mint you could follow this main course with the Mint Brownies as a dessert.

Instructions

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.

Ingredients you will need

Salt And Pepper