Green Pea and Mint Hummus

Green Pea and Mint Hummus

A yummy and easy green hummus with fresh minty flavours

Ingredients

400g can chickpeas, drained
1 cup frozen peas 
1 cup fresh mint leaves
¼ cup hot water
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup tahini
1 clove garlic, peeled and sliced
2 tbsp white wine vinegar or lemon juice
salt and freshly ground black pepper
extra mint leaves, to serve

Method

Place chickpeas and peas in a medium saucepan and just cover with water. Bring to the boil then remove from heat and drain, reserving ¼ cup hot water.

Place hot chickpeas and peas into a food processor with mint, hot water, oil, tahini, garlic and vinegar. Season well with salt and pepper.

Process for 2 minutes or until smooth, scraping down sides to ensure well combined.

Serve topped with extra fresh mint leaves with naan or pita bread, crackers or veggies for dipping.

Makes 2 ½ cups. Keep refrigerated for up to 5 days.

TIP

If you have cooked your own chickpeas, you will need 1 ½ cups cooked chickpeas to replace one can.
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