Green Pea Hummus
Green Pea Hummus is a smooth, creamy, and delicious vegan peas dip loaded with plant-based protein. It’s perfect for spreading on crackers, tortillas, or warm bread. Made with fresh or frozen peas, this easy recipe comes together in no time, offering a wholesome and flavorful take on traditional hummus.
Equipment
- 1 high speed blender or food processor
Ingredients
- 1 cup frozen green peas thawed
- 1 cup cooked chickpeas
- 2 tablespoons olive oil extra virgin
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 2 tablespoons chickpea water or tap water
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 small garlic cloves chopped
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½-¾ teaspoon salt or to taste
Instructions
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor.1 cup frozen green peas, 1 cup cooked chickpeas, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 tablespoons tahini, 2 tablespoons chickpea water, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 2 small garlic cloves, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½-¾ teaspoon salt
- Blend until smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
Notes
- Storage: Keep leftover green pea hummus in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Defrosting peas: Place frozen peas in a bowl, cover with hot water for 5–10 minutes, then drain well before blending.
- Blend longer: For an extra creamy texture, blend for 1–2 minutes, scraping the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust: Before serving, adjust the seasoning by adding more lemon juice, cumin, or salt if needed.
Nutrition
Calories: 138kcalCarbohydrates: 13gProtein: 5gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgPotassium: 174mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 198IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 2mg
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