In the mood for a seasonal snack that’s great any time? Try this Minty Spring Pea Dip.
If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious, and light dip to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation. Peas, like many fruits and vegetables, are thriving in the spring and there’s so much to choose from this season.
We always make a point to plant as many herbs as we can throughout the year and love grabbing a little inspiration from the things that we harvest. That philosophy is where this fun recipe was born. We have a mini-garden with fresh mint and delicious spring peas in the garden, what more can you ask for!
This Minty Spring Pea Dip was born from having way too much mint than we knew what to do with! In addition, hummus can sometimes get a little boring for us so why not switch it up with a protein-rich pea dip as well? It’s no wonder so many plant-based protein powders are made with peas.
So the next time you’re at the farmers market or grocery store, try to pick up some spring vegetables that are in season in your area. Sidenote, if you don’t happen to have pea vines, don’t worry! Frozen peas work just as well and are just as good and will work the same!
Fresh Or Frozen?
Fresh peas might have a bit more nutrition to offer and a sweeter flavor, but frozen peas are super convenient and affordable. The additional ingredients you’ll need in this recipe are herbs, lemon, and a few things you probably already have in your kitchen.
When you’re purchasing frozen peas or any fruit or vegetable for that matter, always get the one that has the whole food as the single ingredient. For example, get the bag of frozen peas that lists only peas as the ingredient. You don’t need anything else!
Great on the go
This Minty Spring Pea Dip is actually a lot more versatile than you may think. It’s wonderful to store in the fridge and grab for a quick snack with some veggies or gluten-free crackers or served hot as a side dish for dinner or lunch.
Another way to use this Minty Spring Pea Dip is to spread it onto a sandwich for a bright lemony and minty flavor or add a few dollops to pasta or grains of your choice and toss with a little extra virgin olive oil. The pea dip will transform into a delicious sauce that can coat the pasta or grains of your choice.
However you choose to enjoy this recipe, we know you will love it just as much as we do!
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