NomEatNom - Green Pea and Mint Hummus

Okay, okay…so I know technically the definition of hummus demands chickpeas…but you get the idea! Plus, they’re still peas…so that counts, right?? 😉

The hubs recently came home with two HUGE bags of frozen green peas he found on mega sale. It has been ages since we’ve had green peas on hand, so this made the experimental chef in me very, very happy!

More new recipes to create!! Yayyyyyyyyyyy!!!!

Consider yourself warned: prepare for the likelihood of many future green pea recipes to come! 😉

For now, I think you’ll enjoy this new twist on hummus — and the nommy combination of awesome flavors it brings with it!

Green Pea and Mint Hummus

Ingredients:

1 pound frozen green peas, thawed
1 clove fresh garlic, peeled and coarsely chopped
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves (about 3 to 4 sprigs), chopped
Juice of one lemon
Pinch of crushed red pepper
Sea salt, according to taste
1/3 cup freshly grated Romano cheese (or cheese of your choice; I think feta would be absolutely divine)

Combine all of the ingredients (except for a few tablespoons of the green peas) in a food processor and blend until smooth and well combined.

Sprinkle the hummus with the reserved green peas and a bit of extra cheese, if desired.

As with all hummus, there are countless ways to nom it up! Enjoy as a dip for veggies or chips. Use in place of tomato sauce on your next pizza. Spread over you favorite whole grain pitas, naan, or crostini.

The possibilities are endless!

The hubby and I generously smeared ours on homemade whole wheat naan…

OMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnomNOMnom!!!!

What’s your favorite way to devour hummus??