Description
Green Pea Hummus is your new favorite fresh and creamy dip! Its vibrant green color and bright, savory flavor make every snack platter, lunch, or gathering feel a little more special.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300 g) green peas, fresh or frozen
- 3 tablespoons (45 g) tahini
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoons (30 ml) fresh lemon juice
- 1 small garlic clove
- 2–4 tablespoons (30–60 ml) cold water
- ½ teaspoon (3 g) fine salt
- ¼ teaspoon (0.5 g) ground cumin
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh mint or parsley, optional
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest, optional
Instructions
- Bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the peas and cook for 2–3 minutes if frozen, or until tender if fresh.
- Drain the peas and rinse briefly under cold water to preserve their bright green color.
- Add the peas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, cumin, and salt to a food processor or blender.
- Blend until the peas break down, scraping the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add the olive oil and blend until creamy.
- Pour in cold water one tablespoon at a time until the hummus reaches your preferred consistency.
- Taste and adjust the salt, lemon juice, or tahini as desired. Add fresh mint or parsley and pulse briefly if using.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with olive oil, reserved peas, fresh herbs, or lemon zest.
- Serve immediately with pita bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables, or refrigerate for 15–30 minutes to let the flavors develop.
- Category: lunche
- Cuisine: amircain