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Home » Sauces and Dips » Super Tasty Spring Pea Hummus With Mint

Super Tasty Spring Pea Hummus With Mint

Author: Karon Grieve Published : April 2014

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spring pea hummus
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Homemade hummus is a delight to the taste buds. This spring pea hummus is a different take on something that has become a culinary classic.

spring pea hummus in old bowl sitting on basket weave mat

I love the sweet fresh taste of newly podded peas, they are a springtime classic. A sign of warmer weather to come, longer days and happy thoughts.

There are so many ways to use fresh peas in full on meal dishes, but I think this spring pea hummus is a great way to use them in a snacking format. You just can’t beat a great hummus with crackers, crisps and tartines.

This is a super easy pea hummus recipe and one you can use at any time of year because really you could be using peas from the freezer instead of fresh ones if the season dictated.

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Ingredients for spring pea hummus

  • 100g/3 1/2 oz fresh peas (or frozen if none available)
  • 1 tbsp Tahini paste
  • 2 tsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp chopped fresh mint leaves
bowl of hummus in centre of mat

How to make this hummus

  • Add the peas to a small pan of freshly boiled water and cook for just 2-3 minutes or until tender, don’t over-do it.
  • Drain the peas and refresh them under cold running water to keep their gorgeous green colour.
  • Whizz the peas in your food processor and add the Tahini paste.
  • Finely chop the garlic and mint leaves and add these to the food processor along with the lemon juice and whizz again.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scoop into a bowl and leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to really let the flavours develop.
close up of hummus on tartine

How long will this pea hummus keep?

Your spring pea hummus will keep in the fridge for 2-3 days. Can you freeze it? Yes, just pop it into a freezer bag and freeze for up to 3 months.

bowl at side of mat

Serving suggestions;

Serve this springtime treat with pitta breads, crisps/chips.

Or spoon it into a baked potato for a light lunch.

You can also serve it as I have on a tartine with smoked ham and a few shavings of parmesan.

You can even thin down this pea hummus with water and serve as a super healthy soup.

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Looking for more quick and easy dips and sauces to make? Then check these out before you go;

Homemade hummus

Tzatziki

Skordalia

Traditional Taramasolata

Stilton Pear & Walnut Dip

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spring pea hummus by larderlove

Spring Pea Hummus

Karon Grieve
A super tasty alternative to traditional hummus, pea hummus is super tasty and easy to make
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Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 minutes mins
Total Time 13 minutes mins
Course hummus
Cuisine British
Calories 188 kcal

Ingredients
 

  • 100 g peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 tbsp Tahini paste
  • 2 tsp lemon juice
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 2 tbsp mint fresh mint leaves chopped
Metric – US Customary

Instructions
 

  • Add the peas to a small pan of freshly boiled water and cook for just 2-3 minutes or until tender, don’t over-do it.
  • Drain the peas and refresh them under cold running water to keep their gorgeous green colour.
  • Whizz the peas in your food processor and add the Tahini paste.
  • Finely chop the garlic and mint leaves and add these to the food processor along with the lemon juice and whizz again.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Scoop into a bowl and leave in the fridge for at least 30 minutes to really let the flavours develop.

Notes

A super easy alternative to classic hummus and with a spring fresh taste

Nutrition

Calories: 188kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 9gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 14mgPotassium: 404mgFiber: 7gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 1201IUVitamin C: 50mgCalcium: 82mgIron: 3mg
My Top Tips*Always read the full recipe first. *Assemble all your ingredients and everything you need before you start. *For baking check the size of tins I’m using as this makes a big difference to your cakes. * I use medium sized eggs unless otherwise stated. * I use extra virgin olive oil unless otherwise stated. * I use unsalted butter unless otherwise stated. * Check out My Preserving Kit!
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