Easy Green Pea Hummus
Easy Green Pea Hummus is a fresh, vibrant twist on the classic chickpea dip. Made with sweet green peas, garlic, lemon juice, and tahini, it’s creamy, bright, and loaded with plant-based protein. Perfect as a dip for veggies and pita chips or a spread for wraps and sandwiches, it’s a flavorful and nutritious option that comes together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 2 cups green peas
- 1 clove garlic
- 3 tablespoons tahini paste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ¼ cup fresh mint leaves loosely packed
- salt and pepper to taste
- 2-3 tablespoons cold water as needed
Optional garnish
- extra olive oil
- red pepper crushed
- mint sprigs
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas and cook for 1 minute. Drain and immediately transfer to an ice bath to cool. If using frozen peas, just thaw them—no need to blanch.
- Add the peas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and mint.
- Pulse until the mixture is mostly smooth. Stop to scrape the sides of the bowl once or twice to make sure everything gets mixed in evenly.
- Add cold water a tablespoon at a time, blending after each addition, until it reaches a creamy but spreadable consistency.
- Add salt and pepper, then blend briefly to mix it in. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Spoon into a bowl and drizzle with olive oil. Add optional garnishes if you like.
Notes
Chef Jenn's Tips
- For the best flavor, use sweet, tender peas—older ones can taste chalky.
- A little smoked paprika can add a warm, smoky note that complements the mint.
- Don’t blend too long once the hummus is smooth, or the texture can become sticky.
- Taste before salting—some tahini brands are already salted.
- Use high-quality olive oil on top to boost richness.
Nutrition
Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 459IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
A Note on Nutritional Information
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