This minty pea and avocado spread is great as a pesto, dip or spread.
Weekends are for Five Guys burgers, wonton soup, half of a pizza that should’ve fed at least four and fro-yo.
Mondays are for vegetable spreads.
I’ve been going a little crazy on weekends lately. Ulysses comes home in a ravenous state Friday night and the eating spree doesn’t stop until he leaves again Sunday evening. I don’t like being left out, particularly when it comes to food but I think I need a reminder that I’m not the one running and getting PT’d by sergeants multiple times a day during the week.
I’m deeming this spread spring in a dish and with it saying “eff off” to the winter storm watch that’s in effect tonight. We’re 3 days away from the official change of seasons. Did someone forget to send that memo out?
Minty Pea Avocado Spread
Ingredients
- 1 cup peas, I used thawed frozen ones
- 1/2 avocado
- 4-5 mint leaves
- 1 small clove of garlic
- 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 lemon, juiced
- salt & pepper to taste
- ricotta salata or feta for garnish
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor except for cheese and process until combined but still chunky.
- Garnish with cheese shavings and use as a spread, dip or pesto.
Nutrition
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What a unique flavor combo! I bet that would be great on toast in the morning with some sunny side up eggs. Yum-o.
Right away I thought of spring and sunshine and green trees. Looks delicious
Looks delicious and I bet it tastes like spring. If spring has a taste…
Oh I know that feeling. I definitely need some good green stuff in my diet this Monday.
interesting but i’m sure this works!!
Girl, I feel your pain! I can be good all week and then my HUsband wants to go our for Italian, Pizza or Chicken Wings on Saturdays and I’m doomed because like you, I don’t want to be left out. And it’s soooooo good that I over indulge! I look at it this way, we are a loud to splurge, just have to work a tad bit harder during the week! Your spread looks good and would be great for dipping veggies in it!
You’re so right about the kind of food the weekends are characterized by vs. the weekdays! Mondays are for black coffee (and yes, for minty spreads as fresh and austere as a cold spring morning).
This just sings spring! Perfect on a veggie sammie .
i thought cross fit was kinda like that? ;)
All of these flavors work so well together. And they’re certainly spring like!