Fresh Pea Hummus Recipe

Name: Fresh Pea Hummus
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 large garlic clove, smashed with flat side of a knife; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 4 (6- to 7-inch) pita loaves with pockets (not split); 2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods); 3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and cooled; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1 to 2 garlic cloves; 1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste); 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Servings: persons

1 large garlic clove, smashed with flat side of a knife
2 tablespoons olive oil
4 (6- to 7-inch) pita loaves with pockets (not split)
2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods)
3/4 teaspoon cumin seeds, toasted and cooled
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1 to 2 garlic cloves
1/4 cup well-stirred tahini (Middle Eastern sesame paste)
1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper

1
Preheat oven to 375F.
2
Combine garlic and oil in a small cup and let stand while oven heats.
3
Brush garlic oil on 1 side of each pita.
4
Arrange pitas, oiled sides up, in 1 layer on a large baking sheet.
5
Bake in middle of oven until toasted, 12 to 15 minutes (pitas will not be completely crisp).
6
Stack pitas while still warm and cut each into 6 triangles (24 total).
7
Cool, then transfer to a plate or basket to serve with hummus.
8
Cook peas in a saucepan of boiling salted water until just tender, 6 to 10 minutes.
9
Drain and cool.
10
Coarsely grind cumin seeds in an electric coffee/spice grinder or crush with a mortar and pestle.
11
Transfer to a food processor.
12
Add cilantro and garlic (to taste) and finely chop.
13
Add peas, tahini, lemon juice, salt, and pepper and puree.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 large garlic clove, smashed with flat side of a knife, 2 tablespoons olive oil, 4 (6- to 7-inch) pita loaves with pockets (not split), 2 cups shelled fresh peas (2 to 2 1/2 pounds in pods), and more.

Yes, Fresh Pea Hummus falls under the Vegetarian category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Fresh Pea Hummus

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