Description
Fresh and vibrant mint pea hummus blended until silky smooth with chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and olive oil for a bright, creamy dip perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups green peas, fresh or thawed frozen
- 1 cup canned chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 1/4 cup tahini
- 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 whole lemon, zest and 2 tablespoons juice
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 3/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Add tahini and lemon juice to a food processor and blend until smooth and creamy.
- Add green peas, chickpeas, garlic cloves, fresh mint leaves, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth, stopping to scrape down the sides as needed.
- While blending, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the hummus becomes silky and creamy.
- If the mixture is too thick, add 1 tablespoon of water at a time until desired consistency is reached.
- Taste and adjust salt or lemon juice as needed.
- Spoon into a serving bowl, create gentle swirls on top, and drizzle lightly with olive oil before serving.
Notes
- Blend longer than expected for extra smooth texture.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving for deeper flavor.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Add a pinch of cumin or chili flakes for variation if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg