Nothing screams spring more so than peas. These sweet tiny balls of of deliciousness are the one food item that makes winter bearable. I puree frozen peas and cauliflower into the greenest of soups, sauté them with olive oil and garlic for a quick side dish, and sometimes I mash them together with tahini for the most delicious of all hummus recipes out there.
Today I am sharing a recipe that is perfect for lunch. Spring Toast is the perfect combination of hearty toast, garlicky pea hummus, avocado, and sprouts. Everything is sprinkled with chunky sea salt flakes and drizzled with the grassiest of olive oils. Every bite is just divine: sweet, salty, and creamy. And while it still doesn’t feel like spring, every bite of this will bring you a bit closer! 
Pea Hummus on Toast
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
Description
Garlicky, pea hummus with avocado and sprouts is creamy, salty and perfect for a quick lunch. This is a great recipe to enjoy in the spring when peas are fresh, but don’t be afraid to try frozen peas in the winter months.
Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked sweet peas (fresh or frozen)
- 1 tbsp tahini
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of half a lemon
- Pinch of salt, to taste
- Handful of cilantro and/or mint (optional)
- 2-3 slices of hearty bread
- 1 avocado, sliced
- Handful of sprouts
- Chunky sea salt flakes
- Additional olive oil for drizzling
Instructions
- To make the hummus, place the sweet peas, tahini, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, and a pinch of salt into a food processor. Blend until smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Set aside.
- Toast the slices of hearty bread until golden brown and crisp.
- Spread a generous amount of the pea hummus over each slice of toasted bread.
- Top with slices of avocado and a handful of sprouts.
- Sprinkle with chunky sea salt flakes and drizzle with additional olive oil.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the creamy, salty, and fresh flavors.
Notes
This recipe is perfect for spring when peas are fresh, but frozen peas work well too. Store leftover hummus covered in the refrigerator for 2-3 days. For a variation, add cilantro or mint to the hummus for extra flavor. Serve as a light lunch or snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice of toast with toppings
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 8
- Protein: 7
- Cholesterol: 0
This looks delicious and perfect for spring, but I must point out that it’s not technically ‘hummus’ unless chickpeas/garbanzos are involved. ‘Hummus’ is the Arabic word for chickpea.