Peas are one of my most favourite vegetables. Many of my soups, pasta, and rice dishes feature a handful or two of frozen peas, but this time of year they are available almost everywhere fresh. They are so sweet and crunchy that sometimes I just leave them on the counter like a bowl of peanuts and munch on them throughout the day. I was thinking of a spin on peas and mint and whipped this up the other night. I’ve used it on a few different dishes over the last couple of days and it has been a real hit. I love that it’s so creamy and tasty and the flavour works so well with so many ingredients.
Use it on a sandwich, as a dip for crunchy veggies, to top off a rice bowl, finish off an omelette or as a different type of pasta sauce. Here I used it a few different ways; to make some crostini with parmesan and a little balsamic glaze, to top off a plate of freshly sliced tomatoes and used it to finish off some boiled potatoes. All winners! This recipe is super healthy too, so feel free to get creative.
1 cup fresh raw sweet peas
1 avocado
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 clove garlic
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp natural yogurt
1 bunch of mint
juice of 1 lime
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Blend!
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