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Rating: 5 Number of servings: 8 Per Serving 117 calories Fat 8 g Carbs 8 g Protein 4 g See full nutrition!

Ingredients
2 1/2 cups fresh English Peas 1/4 cup mint 1/4 grated Parmigiano-Reggiano 1 small fresh garlic clove small lemon, washed 1 tablespoon ricotta 1/4 cup olive oil kosher salt

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Instructions
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Bring a pot of salted water to boil. Add the peas and cook for 2 minutes. Drain. Immediately cover with very cold water. I add ice as well. Continue until the peas are cooled off. Drain. Let dry for 10 minutes. Zest the lemon using a microplane. Add the peas, mint, Parmigiano-Reggiano, and garlic to a food processor. Pulse until blended. Add the ricotta, mix for 30 seconds. With the food processor running add the olive oil. Pulse until mixed well. Season to taste with kosher salt. Serve on toasted slices of bread with a sprinkle of cheese and a drizzle of olive oil

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