PEA DIP WITH PARMESAN

By BobD

Ingredients

• 3 cups peas (frozen are fine; no need to defrost)
• 1 About 1 cup stock or water, as needed
• 3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, roughly chopped
• 1 cup freshly grated Parmesan
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint or more to taste
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper.

Preparation

Step 1

Put peas in a pan with just enough stock or water to come half way up their height. Cook for about 3 minutes, or until peas are bright green and tender. Put all but 1 cup of peas in a food processor or blender, and add just enough cooking liquid to start purée. When purée is relatively smooth, transfer it to a bowl and stir in remaining cup of peas.

Add pine nuts, cheese, garlic, mint and olive oil. Sprinkle with salt and pepper; taste and adjust seasoning, then thin with more liquid if necessary.

Serve or refrigerate.

Yield: At least 8 servings.