Green Pea Hummus
This green pea hummus is a tasty twist on the classic hummus recipe. Perfect for parties, picnics, lunch boxes or snacking. Easy and quick recipe!
Servings: 4 (1 Cup)
Calories: 184
Ingredients
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 1 cup Cooked Chickpeas , drained
- ¼ cup Water
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- A pinch of Salt
- Ground Cumin , a generous pinch
- ½ Lemon , juice only
- 1 tbsp Tahini , optional
Optional toppings:
- Chia Seeds
- Alfalfa Sprouts
Instructions
- Cook the frozen peas in boiling water according to package instructions. When ready, drain and cool the peas under running cold water.
- Transfer them into a food processor. Add cooked chickpeas, water and olive oil. Process until smooth or to your liking.
- Add salt, cumin, juice from ½ lemon and tahini. Mix everything well and taste. You can add more salt/tahini/lemon juice/cumin… if you prefer.
- Serve as a dip or spread.
- Optional: top with more olive oil, sesame seeds, chia seeds, cumin, sprouts ….
Notes
- This recipe can be easily adjusted to your liking.
- It can also be doubled.
- Cumin and tahini can be omitted completely.
- Cook the peas according to package instructions, drain and cool down under cold running water.
- For more tips I recommend reading the whole post.
- This recipe is vegan and naturally gluten-free.
Nutrition Facts
Green Pea Hummus
Serving Size
0.25 cup
Amount per Serving
Calories
184
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Sodium
7
mg
0
%
Potassium
243
mg
7
%
Carbohydrates
18
g
6
%
Fiber
5
g
21
%
Sugar
4
g
4
%
Protein
6
g
12
%
Vitamin A
275
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
22.2
mg
27
%
Calcium
38
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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