Healthy pea dip
This healthy pea dip is a quick and easy recipe that makes for a pretty appetizer at parties.
Yield: 3 ½ cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups frozen peas
- 1 cup fresh ricotta cheese
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh mint
- 1 garlic clove, roughly chopped
- zest of 1 lemon
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
For serving
- Toasted baguette slices with sliced radishes, extra mint, extra Parmesan cheese or cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add a small handful of salt. Add frozen peas to boiling water and cook for 30 seconds.
- Transfer the peas immediately to an ice bath to stop the cooking. (Just fill a bowl with water and ice and spoon the cooked peas into it.)
- Add cooled, drained peas and remaining ingredients to a food processor, starting with just 1 teaspoon of the olive oil. Process until smooth, adding extra olive oil as needed to reach your desired consistency.
- Season to taste and serve.
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Notes
I love using this creamy pea spread to top toasted baguette slices and then add some thinly sliced radishes. Or, you can top the baguette slices with some extra Parmesan cheese or cracked black pepper or some slivered fresh mint leaves. Or serve this spread with crackers and veggies.
This dip is best enjoyed in the first two days after it's made.
Nutrition
Serving: 1/4 cup | Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 195mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g
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