Looking for a fresh, new dip? Fresh Pea Hummus is a flavorful, vibrant dip or spread made with peas, tahini, sour cream, and mint.
My mom has always delighted in the mint patches that flourish around the edges of her home. “It keeps the ants away!” she insists.
I have no idea if this really works, but with her advice firmly etched into the core of my being, I too cultivate mint spots here and there.
This is an easy dip made with peas and mint and some onion, sour cream and tahini.
“Hummus” implies you’re using chickpeas, so we’re taking liberties with the name by using regular peas as the base legume instead of chickpeas.
It’s fresh and spring-like with peas and mint. Serve with pita chips or toasted slices of baguette.
Fresh Pea Hummus
ingredients
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1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
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1/2 Cup chopped Onion
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1 Cup peeled off Peasfresh or frozen
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3/4 Cup water
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2 tablespoon tahini
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3 tablespoon freshly chopped mint (green mint)
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2 tablespoon sour cream
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1/2 teaspoon black pepper
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Kosher salt taste
special equipment
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food processor
method
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Sweat onions:
Heat the olive oil in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and sauté until soft and translucent but not browned, about 4 to 5 minutes.
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Add the peas and water, bring to the boil:
Add the peas and water, cover and bring to the boil. Cook for 5 minutes, then drain the peas and onions.
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Puree in the food processor:
Place the peas and onions in the bowl of a food processor and add all the remaining ingredients. Pulse until you have a coarse puree. Serve chilled.
| nutritional information (per serving) | |
|---|---|
| 90 | calories |
| 6g | Fat |
| 8g | carbohydrates |
| 3g | protein |
