Who doesn’t love Hummus?! Right!! and this Hummus made with Fresh Peas is just out of this world yummy!
The original recipe is made with chickpeas but in reality hummus can be made with almost any legume as well as with some nuts like almonds, especially if you make your own almond milk, you don’t want to throw away the almonds that have soaked overnight, they can be utilized to make almond hummus!
Making your own vegetable milk is also healthier and more economical than the bought version but that’s another story for another day.
The magic ingredient to any hummus is the Tahini, a condiment made from toasted ground hulled sesame seeds, which can also be served by itself as a dip. I personally spread a thin layer on toast or a crispbread with a couple of drops of maple syrup for breakfast. Sesame seeds are rich in vegetable proteins and in vitamin B, magnesium, iron and calcium.
Hummus is actually chickpeas in Arabic. Hummus as we know it originated in Lebanon and has now become a popular dip dish around the world and is a healthy food. Hummus is often served with pita bread but it is also delicious and creamy to serve with any freshly baked wholemeal bread.
In some areas it is served drizzled with extra virgin olive oil and a sprinkle of smoked paprika.
My daughter absolutely loves hummus and the recipe is so easy to make that she whips it up in 5 minutes and eats it for lunch served with vegetable sticks of celery and carrot instead of bread!
Since it is whipped up quickly it’s great as a dip at your next dinner party, BBQ, served with raw veggies or corn chips, or you can also use it as a spread in a sandwich filling, in a wrap, it’s simply a super healthy alternative.
Anyway, let’s get cracking with today’s recipe which I am sure you will love just as much as we do. Hummus made with Fresh Peas is delicious, healthy, quick and easy to make and this recipe is made with a hint of mint! Gluten & Dairy free, Vegan Place the peas into a saucepan of boiling salted water and cook for 10 minutes or until tender. Pour them into a strainer and rinse them under cold water, drain. Place the drained peas into a food processor together with the tahini, lemon juice, pepper to taste, oil, washed fresh mint leaves. Process on high speed until the mixture turns into a smooth, creamy puree. Serve the pea hummus with slices of freshly baked Carrot and Black Pepper Soda Bread.
Hummus made with Fresh Peas
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