Sweet Pea Hummus (no chickpeas)
This Sweet Pea Hummus is a bright and fresh alternative to a traditional chickpea hummus. Still loaded with nutrients, this sweet pea hummus is sure to be a hit!
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- what form of peas should I use?
- sweet pea hummus ingredients
- fresh vs. frozen
- how to make this hummus
- sweet pea hummus ingredients
- what should i serve with this sweet pea hummus
what form of peas should I use?
Peas are delicious. They are one of the few foods that are universally loved by (most) children (and adults)!
Typically when talking about fruits and vegetables, fresh is the way to go. But, that is not always the case. Especially when it comes to peas. In the case of peas, frozen is king.
sweet pea hummus ingredients
fresh vs. frozen
When you have the opportunity to eat peas freshly picked from the pod, they are so perfectly sweet. The problem is, they don’t stay sweet. The longer they sit, after being picked, the more starchy the peas become.
The moment a pea is picked, the natural enzymes inside the vegetable begin converting the natural sugars into starch. This is why peas bought from the grocery store tend to be more starchy and less sweet.
So, unless you have a sweet pea plant growing in your backyard, frozen peas are the way to go. Frozen peas maintain their sweetness because they are blanched and flash-frozen right after they are picked. The extreme cold stops the enzymes from breaking down the sugars; resulting in sweet and crisp peas.
how to make this hummus
The food processor is your friend in this recipe. If you don’t have a food processor, no need to worry! A blender will work just as well.
- put all ingredients in your food processor
- blend until smooth (this may take several minutes)
Basically all you need to do is throw all the ingredients into the food processor and hit start. Voila! Your deliciously creamy pea hummus is ready to serve.
sweet pea hummus ingredients
what should i serve with this hummus?
The nice thing about hummus is that it is incredibly versatile. You can serve it as a dip or a spread. If you’re having people over, I love serving hummus on a platter, surrounded by all sorts of things:
- cucumbers
- peppers
- sweet peas!
- carrots
- celery
- cherry tomatoes
- radishes
- pita bread
- pretzels
ideas for how to use this sweet pea hummus
diy hummus wraps
If you like the sandwich idea, you can set up a DIY hummus wrap station. On the platter, along with the hummus, you could include tortillas, pita bread, grilled chicken, cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onions and tzatziki.
Then, people could pick and choose what they would want for their own wrap – with the finishing touch of sweet pea hummus!
crostini topped with hummus
Think avocado toast but substitute the avocado for some tasty sweet pea hummus. You can keep it simple and just add salt and pepper. Or, if you are feeling extra fancy, slice up some radishes nice and thin, and add some cilantro. Can I get a chef’s kiss?!
Sweet Pea Hummus
Equipment
Ingredients
Instructions
- Reserve ¼ cup peas for garnish.
- In a food processor, pulse the sweet peas.2 cups frozen peas
- Add the remaining ingredients and blend until smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl as necessary. This process may take several minutes.¼ cup olive oil, 1 lemon, 1 garlic clove, salt, pepper
