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Pea Hummus

Green Pea Hummus

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Clock Icon for Prep Time 15 min prep
Person Icon for Serving Size 4 servings
Carrot Icon for Number of Ingredients Size 7 ingredients

The sweetness of the peas and the vibrancy of the color make this hummus ideal for a tasty snack or a starter for a light spring dinner. Serve Green Pea Hummus with the homemade...

Ingredients

  • 1 (10 ounce) pack of frozen peas, or 2 cups shelled fresh peas (about 2 to 2½ pounds in pods)
  • 1 to 2 garlic cloves, or to taste
  • ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves, stalks removed and torn into pieces
  • ¼ cup well-stirred tahini
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
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Nutrition Facts

Calories

152 cals

Fat

9 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Sugar

4 g

Fiber

6 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

221 mg

*per serving

Directions

  1. Boil water in a small pot. Add peas and cook until just tender. Drain well.
  2. In a food processor, combine the garlic, lemon juice and mint leaves. Grind to a paste. Add a tablespoon of water if needed.
  3. Add the peas, tahini and salt and pepper to taste. Process until pureed smooth.

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