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Sweet Pea Hummus with Lemon and Herb

A simple and flavorful recipe that's sure to be a favorite.

Prep Time
3 hrs 14 mins
Cook Time
3 hrs 14 mins
Course: Appetizer

Ingredients

  • 2 15- ounce can garbanzo beans chickpeas, drained (reserve some of the liquid)
  • 1 cup tiny frozen peas unthawed
  • 3-4 large garlic cloves minced
  • ½ cup Tahini sesame seed paste, available at many larger groceries and at Middle Eastern markets
  • ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 2 tablespoons fresh Italian parsley leaves packed
  • ½ cup fresh basil packed
  • ¾ cup fresh cilantro packed
  • 1 ½ teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon Coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha an Asian chili sauce that's available at most larger markets nowadays and at all Asian markets
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

Instructions

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  1. Combine drained garbanzo beans, peas and garlic in the bowl of a food processor. Process for 2-3 minutes until coarse puree forms. Scrape down sides of bowl every minute or so.
  2. Add tahini, lemon juice and zest, salt, coriander and cumin and Sriracha. Process for 1 minute, then add fresh herbs. Process for 3 minutes or until mixture is very smooth. If too thick add a bit of the liquid from garbanzo beans and mix thoroughly.
  3. Transfer hummus to a medium size bowl or storage container. Add olive oil and stir well till well incorporated.
  4. Serve at room temperature with crackers and/or crudités. Drizzle with a bit of good olive oil and garnish with a lemon twist and freshly ground black pepper, if desired.