Green Pea Hummus
This Quick Green Pea Hummus is full of plant-based protein! The ingredients are picked to add flavor without too much salt, or oil. Anti-aging.
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 277kcal
Ingredients
- ⅔ cup split red lentils rinsed
- 2 cups frozen green peas thawed in a sieve under running warm water
- 1 packed cup fresh basil leaves
- ½ packed cup fresh mint leaves
- ¼ cup tahini (or 3 tablespoons tahini plus 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil)
- 2 small cloves garlic
- 3 small Calabrian chili peppers jarred in oil (optional)
- 2 teaspoons capers (preferably reduced sodium, rinsed)
- 1 medium lemon juice
- Salt or salt substitute to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cook the lentils: Transfer the rinsed lentils to a medium saucepan with water to cover by about 2 inches high. Bring the water to a gentle boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the lentils for about 12 minutes, or until just cooked. Drain using a fine mesh sieve.
- Blend: Transfer the cooked lentils to the canister of a food processor. Add the green peas, basil, mint, tahini, garlic, Calabrian chili peppers, capers, and lemon. Pulse until smooth. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Optional longevity spices (per serving): ½ teaspoon ground long pepper, ½ teaspoon ground black cumin seeds
- Do not overcook the lentils. They should still have their shape.
- Carb to Fiber ratio: 2.5
Nutrition
Calories: 277kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 15g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Sodium: 42mg | Potassium: 686mg | Fiber: 15g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 924IU | Vitamin C: 94mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 5mg
