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- Makes 1½ cups
- Serving size: 2 Tbsp.
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Brighten up the color and flavor of simple chickpea hummus with subtly sweet green peas and fresh mint in this 15-minute healthy vegan recipe. Try Green Pea Hummus as a dip or spread onto sandwiches.
Ingredients
- 1 15-oz. can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
- 2 tablespoons lime juice
- 1 small clove garlic, peeled
- Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- ½ cup frozen peas, thawed
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
Instructions
- In a blender or food processor combine chickpeas, lime juice, garlic, and ⅓ cup water. Cover and blend or process until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Add the remaining ingredients; cover and process just until nearly smooth.
- Chill, covered, until ready to serve.
Nutritional Information:
Per serving (2 Tbsp.): 47 calories, 8.4 g carbohydrates, 2.1 g protein, 0.7 g total fat, 0.1 g saturated fat, 0 g cholesterol, 53 mg sodium, 1.9 g fiber, 2.8 g sugar
Note: Nutritional information is provided as an estimate only.
Comments (4)
(5 from 5 votes)This was delish and loved at my dinner party. I used double the peas.
This is possibly the best hummus I've ever had.
Io
This is a great recipe. Will try tomorrow.