Minted Sweet Pea Hummus

Minted Sweet Pea Hummus

Ingredients

Serves 6

Ingredients

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 garlic cloves, quartered

2 cups sweet peas (fresh or frozen)

¾ cup water

2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste)

3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1 teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Heat olive oil in a saucepan over medium heat, add garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.

Add peas and water and bring to a gentle boil. Cover and cook for 5 minutes. Drain and let cool for 5 minutes or so.

Place peas and garlic into the bowl of a food processor, add tahini, mint, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until smooth and creamy. Take a taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Place in the refrigerator until chilled

Drizzle with olive oil and serve.