In just 5 minutes, whip up this easy, and deliciously creamy mint pea dip! Deceptively simple yet unique this spreadable snack combines the freshness of mint with the vibrant sweetness of peas and richness of tahini. Best of all, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
Anyone else have an excessive amount of mint in their garden? Luckily, I planted mine in a raised garden bed so it can't overtake my entire yard, but it still manages to grow into a behemoth of a plant every summer. As much as I love a good mojito, I still can't keep up with the harvesting. Enter this quick and easy 5-minute mint pea dip!
Ingredients
Just 6 main items plus a dash of salt and you're ready to go! Check it:
- Fresh mint leaves - This recipe is a wonderful way to use up leftover mint from your garden. Make sure to pack that ½ cup full too, no skimping!
- Sweet peas - Grab a 12 ounce bag of frozen sweet peas, defrost them and drain off any excess liquid to avoid watering down the recipe.
- Tahini - The secret ingredient! Its creamy texture and nutty flavor adds a deep richness to this dip.
- Minced garlic - Just a touch! One clove should do.
- Lemon juice - While adding some liquid, the acidity of the lemon juice perfectly offsets the rich tahini and sweet flavor of the peas with a little tanginess.
- Extra virgin olive oil - I just can't have tahini without a little dab of olive oil!
- Coarse salt - Feel free to add more than listed in the recipe as desired. I even sprinkled a little finishing salt on top for extra yums.
Equipment
To make this mint pea dip, all you need is a food processor and a couple measuring spoons and cups. That's it! Dump all the ingredients into your food processor and pulse until smooth. Give it a taste test, adjust, and pulse again until smooth. Repeat until you're happy with the taste and voila!
FAQs About This Recipe
Absolutely! This mint pea dip is fine to make the day before serving. Follow the recipe, then place in an airtight container and refrigerate until you're ready to enjoy!
Since it's so quick and easy to make, I have never frozen this dip to use later so I can't answer this one. We've also never had enough leftovers to freeze either!
It will last for up to 4 days in the fridge in an air tight container, but is best when eaten within a day or two.
Any more questions? I'll do my best to answer them in the comments below!
5-Minute Mint Pea Dip
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: About 3 cups 1x
- Diet: Vegan
Description
In just 5 minutes, whip up this easy, and deliciously creamy mint pea dip! Deceptively simple yet unique this spreadable snack combines the freshness of mint with the vibrant sweetness of peas and richness of tahini. Best of all, it's gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan!
Ingredients
- ½ cup fresh mint leaves, packed
- 12 ounces frozen peas, thawed and drained of excess water
- 2 tablespoons tahini
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 ½ tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 teaspoon coarse salt
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Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor. Blend until completely smooth.
- Taste test - add more salt as desired. If too thick, add a ¼ or ½ teaspoon of water at a time and blend until smooth.
- Serve with fresh veggies, crackers, or chips! Also delicious as a spread on sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dip
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Teresa says
wondering what the rice crackers are