GREEN PEA AND LENTIL HUMMUS
This easy on the digestion hummus recipe is a great alternative for those who can not tolerate beans well. Each bite is packed full of flavour and nutrients with a blend of herbs, lemons and garlic.
Lentils and peas are part of the legume family. They are high in protein, b vitamins, vitamin c and iron. Beans and peas are high in fibre which makes them a perfect snack to regulate your blood sugar and to keep your bowels regular.
INGREDIENTS:
1 cup shelled fresh peas **
1/2 cup lentils (washed and soaked overnight)
2 tbsp tahini (optional)
½ cup chopped fresh cilantro
½ cup chopped fresh parsley
½ cup chopped fresh mint
zest from 1 lemon
juice from 1 lemon
3-5 cloves of roasted garlic**
4 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
dash of sea salt
dash black pepper
Garnish with extra chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil
METHOD:
METHOD
Strain and rinse the soaked lentils and cover them with water in a medium pot to cook
Bring the lentils to a boil and then reduce to simmer for about 15 minutes or until they are soft
Strain and let cool
Combine the peas, lentils, cilantro, parsley, mint, tahini, lemon zest, lemon juice, oil, salt and pepper in a high speed blender and puree until completely smooth
Scoop into your dipping bowl and garnish with chopped herbs and a drizzle of olive oil
Serve with your favourite hummus vessels
** You can use frozen peas that have been thawed if you can not find fresh peas
** Substitute 1 clove of fresh garlic if you do not have have roasted garlic on hand