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Spring Pea & Feta Dip

Creamy Spring Pea & Feta Dip: The Ultimate Fresh Snack

This creamy Spring Pea & Feta Dip is a quick, healthy vegetarian snack bursting with fresh spring flavors, ready in just 15 minutes.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: Vegetarian
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Dip
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt Adjust based on ingredient salinity
  • 2 cups Fresh or Frozen Sweet Peas Preferably petite peas for tenderness
  • 2 pieces Scallions Sliced
  • 1 clove Garlic Grated
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Basil Leaves Chopped, can substitute with chives or parsley
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Mint Leaves Chopped, can swap for dill
  • 1 whole Lemon Zested and juiced
  • 5 oz Feta Crumbling, divided
  • 2 tablespoons Extra-Virgin Olive Oil For drizzling
For Serving
  • Pita Chips, Crostini, or Crudités Suggested vehicles for serving

Equipment

  • Pot
  • Food Processor
  • bowl
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by bringing a pot of salted water to a rolling boil. Carefully add the fresh or frozen sweet peas to the boiling water and blanch them for 2-3 minutes until they turn bright green and tender. Immediately transfer the peas to a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process.
  2. While the peas are cooling, gather the scallions, garlic, basil, mint, lemon, and feta. Slice the scallions and grate the garlic, ensuring all ingredients are prepped for blending.
  3. In a food processor, combine the blanched peas, sliced scallions, grated garlic, chopped basil, and mint leaves. Add the juice and zest of the lemon, along with half of the crumbled feta. Pulse the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  4. Taste the dip and adjust the seasoning as necessary, adding kosher salt or more lemon juice until you achieve the desired consistency.
  5. Transfer the dip to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining feta on top and drizzle with extra-virgin olive oil. Serve with pita chips, crostini, or fresh crudités.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days in the fridge. Freezes well for up to 1 month.

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