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Green Pea Hummus

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15 min prep

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4 servings

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7 ingredients

I first tasted this great springtime version of the Middle Eastern classic when my friend Di made it one night. The sweetness of the peas and the vibrancy of the color make this hummus...

Ingredients

1 (10 ounce) pack of frozen peas, or 2 cups shelled fresh peas (about 2 to 2½ pounds in pods)
1 to 2 garlic cloves, or to taste
½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice
¼ cup fresh mint leaves, stalks removed and torn into pieces
¼ cup well-stirred tahini
1 teaspoon kosher salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

152 cals

Fat

9 g

Saturated Fat

1 g

Polyunsaturated Fat

4 g

Monounsaturated Fat

3 g

Carbohydrates

15 g

Sugar

4 g

Fiber

6 g

Protein

7 g

Sodium

221 mg

Directions

Boil water in a small pot. Add peas and cook until just tender. Drain well.
In a food processor, combine the garlic, lemon juice and mint leaves. Grind to a paste. Add a tablespoon of water if needed.
Add the peas, tahini and salt and pepper to taste. Process until pureed smooth.

Registered Dietitian Approved

All our recipes are created by chefs and reviewed by our oncology-trained staff Registered Dietitian, Kate Ueland, MS, RD, to ensure that each is backed with scientific evidence and meets the standards set by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics.

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