Pea and Mint Pesto

With spring less than a month away I decided to get an early start with this pea and mint pesto courtesy of the frozen food aisle. After defrosting your peas combine in a food processor with a peeled clove of garlic, half a cup of grated parmesan, half a dozen sprigs of fresh mint, and a teaspoon of kosher salt.

With the machine running slowly add about a third of a cup of extra virgin olive oil until smooth. Salt and pepper to taste then toss with pasta, serve on a crostini, or as a dip with toasted pita chips. It tastes better if you close your eyes, clap your heels together three times and repeat to yourself, there’s no place like spring; there’s no place like spring; there’s no place like spring.