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
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- 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