Green Pea Pesto

1 cup frozen peas

3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon lemon juice

½ cup chopped fresh basil

ground black pepper to taste

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil; add the peas and cook until softened. Drain.

Blend the peas, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, basil, and pepper in a blender; while the it blends, stream the olive oil into the mixture.