Pea and Mint Dip
Peas cooked for three minutes and blended with fresh mint, feta, lemon and olive oil into a bright green dip.
How to Make Pea and Mint Dip
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Boil the peas for 3 minutes, drain and rinse in cold water.
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Blend the peas, mint, garlic and lemon juice until mostly smooth but with a little texture.
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Add the oil and pulse, then crumble in the feta and pulse once or twice. Season with the pepper.
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Spoon into a bowl and serve.
Small Things That Help
- Do not overcook the peas.
- Rinse them in cold water.
- Leave some texture.
- Taste before adding salt.
Swaps and Variations
- An eighth of a teaspoon of garlic powder per clove is the stand-in usually given when you are out of fresh garlic; it will not brown the same way, and it burns easily, so add it with the liquid.
What to Serve with Pea and Mint Dip
- Toasted pitta
- Crostini
- Raw vegetables
- Poached eggs
Keeping and Reheating
Keeps in the fridge for 2 days.
What's in a Serving
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list with USDA FoodData Central figures (SR Legacy). A calculation, not a laboratory analysis: brands, cuts and how you measure change the real numbers. How the figures are worked out.
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