Green Pea Hummus

Nothing says Spring like bright green sweet peas. It is almost May and weather in San Diego is amazing. It's the perfect time for this lightened up Green Pea Hummus. The possibilities are endless. Sweet green peas join forces with a splash of lemon, a hint of garlic, a drizzle of tahini and a pinch of cumin, to make this light and creamy dip. Or even better, you could spread it on a sandwich. Basically you can dip, dunk or spread it.

Although hummus is traditionally made with chickpeas, all the other ingredients are consistent and the  beautiful Mediterranean flavors shine through. This is an easy delicious alternative that takes mere minutes to whip up.

Green Pea Hummus

Recipe by Liz Hughes - Virtually Homemade

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 10 minutes
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients

• 1 cup frozen peas (thawed)
• 1/4 cup cilantro leaves
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 small garlic clove, finely minced
• 1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
• Kosher salt

Cooking Directions

1. In a food processor pulse first 6 ingredients 30 to 40 seconds or to desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.

Adapted from Martha Stewart

Enjoy more Spring pea posts from Food Network and some of my favorite food bloggers:

Creative Culinary: Peas with Bacon and Crispy Leeks
Daisy at Home: No-Cook Spring Succotash
Weelicious: Summer Pea Salad
Virtually Homemade: Green Pea Hummus
Homemade Delish: Peas That Please
Napa Farmhouse 1885: Marinated Peas & Peppers Salad
Red or Green: English Pea Mash on Garlic Rubbed Bruschetta
Elephants and the Coconut Trees: Cauliflower and Peas Stir-Fry
Taste with the Eyes: Pasta with Peas, Bacon, Mint, and Ricotta
The Mom 100: Spring Ramp and Pea Risotto
Dishin & Dishes: Sesame Sugar Snap Peas
FN Dish: The Freshest Ways to Pass the Peas, Please