Green Pea and Basil Dip

Healthy dip made with peas and basil, perfect as a sandwich filling or instead of a pesto on your favorite pasta.

I am always on a lookout for tasty healthy protein snacks and this Green Pea and Basil Dip just fits the bill. What a good way to add more plants into your diet, just look at this beautiful green color. Green pea has started appearing on Farmer’s markets this month and they are super tasty.

I absolutely love sweet peas and I always used to grow them as a child in our garden; peas and radishes were my two favorite spring vegetables and I would eat tones of them.

This dip is quick and very easy to make, whether you are using fresh or frozen peas, it will be equally delicious. You could use food processor or hand blender, both get the job done perfectly. Use it as a dip, spread, sandwich filling or instead of a pesto on your favorite pasta.

Try it with your kids, although I find that my son actually prefers the peas in the pod. It must be the sense of surprise when you open the pod and it’s filled with tiny little peas, just perfect for the little fingers.

Adapted from lovely My New Roots.

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Yield: 2 servings

Green Pea and Basil Dip

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Healthy dip made with peas and basil, perfect as a sandwich filling or instead of a pesto on your favorite pasta.

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Inactive Time 2 hours

Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups frozen or fresh peas, shelled
• 1 garlic clove
• handful of basil
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/2 lemon, juice
• sea salt

Instructions

1. If using frozen peas, place into a pan with water, bring to a boil and simmer for 3 min. Rinse with cold water and drain well.
2. Place the peas into a food processor with garlic, basil, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice and salt and blend until creamy.
3. Place into a fridge until ready to serve.
4. Enjoy as a dip, spread or use instead of a pesto on top of your favorite pasta.

Nutrition Information:

Yield:

2

Serving Size:

1
Amount Per Serving:Calories: 180Total Fat: 11gSaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 0mgSodium: 298mgCarbohydrates: 15gFiber: 5gSugar: 5gProtein: 7g

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