Description
A refreshing and vibrant 5-minute mint pea dip combining the sweetness of peas with the coolness of fresh mint, creamy tahini, and zesty lemon. Perfect as a quick appetizer or versatile spread served with veggies, crackers, or sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
Dip Ingredients
- 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 12 ounces frozen peas, thawed and drained of excess water
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: Place fresh mint leaves, thawed peas, tahini, minced garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, and coarse salt into a food processor.
- Blend Until Smooth: Process the mixture until completely smooth, scraping down the sides if needed to ensure even blending.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the dip and add more salt if desired. If the dip is too thick, add 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of water gradually and blend again until you reach the desired consistency.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving bowl and enjoy with fresh vegetables, crackers, or chips. Alternatively, use as a flavorful spread on sandwiches.
Notes
- For a thinner consistency, add water slowly while blending.
- Fresh mint is preferred for the best flavor but frozen mint can be substituted in a pinch.
- Use high-quality extra virgin olive oil for richer taste.
- This dip can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Make sure peas are fully thawed and drained to avoid watery dip.
- This recipe is naturally gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Dip, Spread
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3 tablespoons (about 45g)
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: mint pea dip, quick dip recipe, vegan dip, appetizer, tahini dip, fresh mint recipe, healthy snack
