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Creamy pea spread
This creamy pea spread is a quick and easy recipe that makes for a pretty, festive holiday appetizer!
Servings:
3
1/2 cups
Calories:
308 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Others
Ingredients
- 2 cups peas frozen
- 1 cup ricotta cheese fresh
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese grated
- 2 tablespoons mint fresh
- 1 garlic roughly chopped, clove
- lemon zest of 1
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1-3 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil
- baguette extra mint or extra Parmesan cheese, toasted baguette slices, sliced radishes, for serving
- radishes extra mint or extra Parmesan cheese, toasted baguette slices, sliced radishes, for serving
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 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 pea spread to top toasted baguette slices and then add some thinly sliced radishes for a festive little bite.
- Or, you can top the baguette slices with some extra Parmesan cheese or cracked black pepper or some slivered fresh mint leaves. Or just serve this spread with crackers and veggies.
- This dip is best enjoyed in the first two days after it's made.
Nutrition Information
Calories
308kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
18g
(6%)
Protein
21g
(42%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
717mg
(30%)
Potassium
361mg
(8%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
1390IU
(28%)
Vitamin C
40mg
(44%)
Calcium
387mg
(39%)
Iron
2.1mg
(12%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 3 1/2 cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 308
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 308kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 18g | 6% |
| Protein | 21g | 42% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 717mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 361mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 1390IU | 28% |
| Vitamin C | 40mg | 44% |
| Calcium | 387mg | 39% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 12% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.