Green Pea Hummus Dip

Ingredients

500g frozen peas
3 cloves garlic, crushed
3 tbsp light tahini paste
Juice of 1 large lemon (add more if preferred)
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tbsp olive oil
Chilli powder
Sea salt and black pepper

Nutrition

PER SERVING: 135 kcal, 6.3g protein,
8g carbohydrate, 2.3g sugars, 9g fat
1.3g saturates, 4.9g fibre, 0.1g salt

Method

Add the peas to a pan of boiling water and simmer for 3 minutes. Drain the peas and put in a food processor along with all the other ingredients; mix well until a paste is formed. Season with sea salt and black pepper according to taste. Serve the green pea hummus in a dipping bowl, form a small hole in the centre of the mixture and add a tablespoon of olive oil and lightly dust with chili powder. Serve with Crudites or toasted pitta bread.

Tips: Use the hummus as part of a main meal served with grilled fish or chicken and salad.

Serves 6