English Pea Hummus
A fresh and vibrant twist on traditional hummus made with tender English peas, aromatic herbs, and bright lemon. This verdant spread combines mint, chervil, and green garlic for a spring-inspired dip perfect with vegetables or crackers.
Ingredients
- •1 cup kosher salt
- •2 cups fresh shelled English peas
- •1 stalk green garlic
- •2 tablespoons fresh mint leaves
- •1 tablespoon fresh chervil leaves
- •2 tablespoons lemon juice
- •6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- •¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- •seasonings to taste
Cooking Instructions
- 1.
In a large saucepan over high heat, bring 3 quarts water and 1/2 cup kosher salt to a boil. Prepare an ice bath of 3 quarts water and ice with 1/2 cup kosher salt stirred in until dissolved. Add the shelled English peas to the boiling water and cook until tender, 2 to 4 minutes. When sweet and tender, immediately remove the peas from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and transfer to the ice bath to stop the cooking. Let sit until the peas are fully cooled, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.
8 min
- 2.
Combine blanched peas, green garlic, mint, chervil, lemon, olive oil, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and the pepper in a food processor and puree until smooth. Taste for seasoning and adjust as needed. Serve with crudités or Crackers.
5 min
