Crushed Peas With Smoky Sesame Dressing on Pita

Name: Crushed Peas With Smoky Sesame Dressing on Pita
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups peas, fresh and already shelled; ¼ cup plain yogurt; 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste); 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 2 tablespoons water; ¼ teaspoon ground cumin; ¼ teaspoon paprika, smoked if you have it; ¼ teaspoon salt; 1 scallion, thinly sliced; toasted pita bread, cut into wedges, for serving

Servings: persons

1
Cook peas: Have ready a colander and an ice bath, and bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil.
2
Blanche peas for 30 seconds (if you like them with a real residual snap) to 1 minute (for a slightly more yielding pea) and drain them, then immediately shocking them in the ice water.
3
Drain the peas again and pat them dry on a large towel.
4
Crush peas: Using a potato or egg-masher, muddler or meat pounder (be gentle!
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), lightly crush the peas.
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Aim for mixed textures, some left whole, most in halves and a few a little more broken up.
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Put them in a large bowl.
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Make dressing: Whisk together tahini, yogurt, lemon juice, water, cumin, paprika and salt.
9
You might be tempted, as I was, to swap the water with olive oil but dont do it it makes a horrible curdled mess you will be sad to have to toss.
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Assemble: Mix peas with about 3 tablespoons of the dressing, to start, then add more to taste.
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Sprinkle with scallions.
12
Heap pea mixture on toasted pita wedges.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups peas, fresh and already shelled, ¼ cup plain yogurt, 2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste), 1 tablespoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Crushed Peas With Smoky Sesame Dressing on Pita falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!