Fresh Pea Hummus

6 15 142
Ingredients Minutes Calories
Prep Cook Servings
10 min 5 min 8
Fresh Pea Hummus
Health Highlights

Ingredients


1 cup Frozen green peas
1 can (15oz) Chickpeas, canned, drained (drained, rinsed)
2 clove(s) Garlic
3 tbsp Lemon juice (or juice of 1 lemon)
1/4 cup Olive Oil, Extra Virgin
1/4 tsp Kosher salt (to taste)

Instructions


  1. Bring a small pot of salted water to a simmer and add the peas. Cook for 1-2 minutes or until they are bright green and float to the surface. Immediately drain and rinse with cold water. Set aside.
  2. In the bowl of a food processor, add the garlic and the chickpeas and purée until well combined.
  3. Add the lemon juice and then with the food processor running, stream in the olive oil. Purée on high until creamy.
  4. Add the peas to the food processor and purée on high until very creamy and then season to taste with kosher salt.
  5. Serve with crudités or crackers.

Notes:

Nutrition Highlight

  • Peas are a great source of plant-based protein and are high in fiber

Nutrition Facts

Per Portion

Calories 142
Calories from fat 76
Calories from saturated fat 10.5
Total Fat 8.5 g
Saturated Fat 1.2 g
Trans Fat 0.0 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 4.9 g
Cholesterol 0
Sodium 202 mg
Potassium 109 mg
Total Carbohydrate 13.9 g
Dietary Fiber 4.3 g
Sugars 3.2 g
Protein 4.7 g

Dietary servings

Per Portion


Meat Alternative 0.5
Vegetables 0.7

Energy sources


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Meal Type(s)

Side
Snack




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