PEA SHOOT PESTO!

Just like regular pesto, but with this amazing sprout!  Easy to digest and delicious, try it now!  If you are in the NYC area go see Stewart the Sprout guy with the yellow school bus at the union sq. Farmer's Market.  He's there Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Enjoy!

1/2 lb (about 3 cups packed) pea shoot sprouts

1/2 cup walnuts

2 cloves garlic, chopped

1/2 cup olive oil

1/4 cup Parmesan-Reggiano (grated)

squeeze of lemon

salt and pepper to taste

Place the walnuts into a food processor or blender and chop up a bit.  Add remaining ingredients except the oil.  Blend for a few seconds.  Slowly add the oil and keep blending until smooth and creamy.  Mix into a bowl of whole wheat pasta. YUM!