Sweet Pea Hummus
A bright green hummus blending sweet peas and chickpeas with tahini, lemon, mint, garlic, and olive oil.
Instructions
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Step 1
Bring a medium saucepan of water to a boil over high heat.
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Step 2
Add the frozen peas and cook just until tender and bright green.
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Step 3
Drain the peas in a colander, rinse briefly under cold running water, and drain thoroughly.
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Step 4
Place the cooled peas, chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, mint, cumin, and salt in a food processor. Process into a coarse paste.
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Step 5
Add 1 ¼ tbsp (20 ml) olive oil and the cold water. Process until smooth and creamy, pausing to scrape down the bowl as needed.
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Step 6
Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and drizzle with the remaining 2 tsp (10 ml) olive oil.
Nutrition (Estimated)
Food safety
Caution: low
Serve promptly or refrigerate in a covered container at 4°C or below and use within 3 days. Do not leave the hummus at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Risk factors
- moist cooked legumes and peas can support microbial growth if held warm for extended periods
- food processor blades can cause cuts