Pea Hummus – Vegan

A delicious twist on traditional hummus, this creamy blend combines tender green peas and chickpeas for a fresh, vibrant flavor. Enhanced with garlic, lemon juice, and a touch of olive oil, it’s a smooth and nutritious dip perfect for snacking, spreading on sandwiches, or pairing with veggies. Light, wholesome, and easy to make, this vegan hummus brings a tasty burst of color and goodness to any meal.

Ingredients:

• 2 small cans of chickpeas and 1 can of peas (I prefer using canned chickpeas for convenience, but if you want to make it from scratch, soak dried chickpeas overnight and then cook them until soft)
• 3–4 tablespoons tahini
• 4–5 garlic cloves
• 3–4 tablespoons olive oil
• Juice of 1 lemon
• Salt and pepper
• A pinch of cumin
• Pine nuts for garnish

Preparation:
In a food processor, combine the drained chickpeas (reserve the liquid from one can) and the drained peas (set aside a few chickpeas and peas for garnish). Add the minced garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil, and cumin.

Blend everything together, gradually adding the reserved chickpea liquid until the hummus reaches your desired creamy consistency (hummus can initially seem a bit dry). Taste and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Transfer the hummus to a serving bowl and garnish with a sprinkle of sweet paprika, turmeric, pine nuts, and the reserved chickpeas and peas.

The flavors deepen after resting overnight, but it’s delicious to enjoy immediately as well.

If you try the recipe, let me know how you liked it! 😊

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