Description
This Sweet Pea Hummus offers a delightful twist on the classic, with a subtle sweetness that pairs perfectly with vegetables, breads, or as a sandwich spread.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup chickpeas, cooked or canned
- 1 cup sweet peas or English peas, fresh and removed from their shell, or frozen and brought to room temperature
- 3-5 cloves of roasted garlic
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- Salt, to taste
- Water, as needed
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the chickpeas, sweet peas, roasted garlic, tahini, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- Blend the mixture until smooth, stopping occasionally to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- Gradually add water, a tablespoon at a time, and continue blending until the hummus reaches your desired consistency.
- Season with salt to taste and blend again briefly to incorporate.
- Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and enjoy as a dip with vegetables, breads, or crackers, or use as a spread for sandwiches.
Notes
For a smoother texture, ensure peas are at room temperature before blending. Adjust the amount of garlic to your taste preference. Store leftover hummus in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Serve with fresh vegetables, pita bread, or use as a sandwich spread with grilled vegetables and sprouts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 0