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A bowl of Green Pea Hummus with Mint topped with peas, surrounded by sliced vegetables, potato chips, lemon slices, and fresh mint on a plate.

Green Pea Hummus with Mint

Chef Jenn
When you need something light, fresh, and satisfying, Green Pea Hummus with Mint is the answer. Chef Jenn loves how quick, easy, and flavor-packed this recipe is, offering a fun and vibrant twist on traditional hummus. It is perfect for snacks, parties, or healthy meals.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
Total Time 12 minutes
Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 129 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups green peas fresh or frozen
  • 1 clove garlic minced
  • 3 tablespoons tahini paste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ cup fresh mint leaves
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 - 3 tablespoons cold water as needed

 Optional garnish

  • extra olive oil
  • red pepper crushed
  • mint sprigs

Instructions
 

  • Bring a pot of lightly salted water to a boil, then blanch the peas in the boiling water for 1 minute, then drain and cool in an ice bath. If you’re using frozen peas, you can skip this step and just let them thaw.
  • Add peas, garlic, tahini, olive oil, lemon juice, cumin, and mint to a food processor.
  • Pulse the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl a couple of times until it’s all well mixed. Don’t overmix!
  • Add cold water a spoonful at a time, blending in between, until the hummus is creamy and spreadable. Watch it doesn’t get too thin.
  • Season the hummus with salt and pepper and mix it in well. Use white pepper if you have it.
  • Drizzle the Green Pea Hummus with Mint with olive oil and serve in a pretty bowl.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use bright, sweet peas for the best flavor — older peas can taste starchy or bland. I prefer baby peas, sometimes called sweetlets, for this recipe.
  • Add a pinch of smoked paprika if you want a slightly smoky depth to balance the mint.
  • Do not overblend once creamy, or the hummus can turn gummy instead of light and fluffy.
  • Taste before seasoning — depending on your peas and tahini, you might not need much salt.
  • Garnish with a drizzle of really good olive oil right before serving to boost richness and flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 0.25cupCalories: 129kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 4gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 7mgPotassium: 176mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 459IUVitamin C: 22mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Green pea hummus, Green Pea Hummus with Mint, Pea and mint hummus
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