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
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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We did this without the cheese on top because I don’t really do dairy. It was delicious! Less minty than I expected, but very good. It’s a great hummus substitute. Next time I might add some more mint.
Raw pea?
I dont feel that bad after fro-yo twice in a row now :P sending you warm sunshine from Dallas. And this spread should be more regular in my life than fro-yo
Looks tasty…and WHAT is with the weather?? Enough already!
Yum! This spread seems so fresh and tasty, I always love anything with avocado :)
This looks like a great dip to welcome spring this week!
Mmm! This looks amazing! I’m all for some new spring food :) Got the recipe bookmarked and ready to be made!
Oh yum, this looks delicious! Add avocado to anything and i’m pretty much in ;P