Pea and Mint Hummus

Pascale Beale
A bowl of Pea and Mint Hummus.
Photo by Pascale Beale
A bowl of Pea and Mint Hummus.

Pea and Mint Hummus

This Pea and Mint Hummus is a refreshing, seasonal appetizer made with English peas, avocado, and mint. Perfect with crackers or sourdough.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: English peas, Mint
Servings: 4 Servings
Calories: 286kcal
Author: Pascale Beale

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups English peas, shelled, blanched for 2 minutes in boiling water then drained
  • 1 avocado
  • ¼ cup mint leaves, finely chopped
  • Juice of 1 1/2 lemons
  • ⅓ cup olive oil
  • 1 large pinch coarse sea salt
  • 5-6 grinds black pepper

Instructions

  • Place all of the ingredients into a food processor fitted with a metal blade. Purée until smooth. Taste, adding more lemon juice and salt if necessary. Serve with crackers or toasted sourdough.

Nutrition

Calories: 286kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 26g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Sodium: 502mg | Potassium: 393mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 609IU | Vitamin C: 28mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg

Posted In: Appetizers & Snacks, Recipes

Chef, teacher and food writer, Pascale Beale, owner of Pascale’s Kitchen, grew up in an eccentric European family who cherish food, wine and the arts. She is the author of 10 Mediterranean-style cookbooks, including the best sellers Salade and Salade II. Her food memoir, 9’ x 12’: Adventures in a Small Kitchen, a multi-media book, is hosted on Substack. Her latest cookbook is Flavour: Savouring the Seasons. Visit her epicurean website, www.PascalesKitchen.com.

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