Herby pea hummus

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Recipe

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4 - 6 People
Serves 2
Beginner
Difficulty  0

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups canned chickpeas (leave some of the brine to blend) 
  • 1 cup thawed or fresh peas 
  • 1/3 cup runny tahini 
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast 
  • 1-2 tbsp lemon or lime juice 
  • 1 tbsp honey or agave 
  • salt and pepper to taste 
  • 1 tbsp basil pesto 
  • some water, milk or chickpea brine to smooth out 
  • fresh herbs to serve 
  • pine nuts and olive oil to serve 

Method

  1. Place the chickpeas, peas, tahini, nutritional yeast, lemon juice, honey, agave, seasoning, and basil pesto in a high-speed blender. Blend until smooth, add some chickpea brine, milk, or water if it’s too thick. 
  2. Scoop on to a serving platter and drizzle on some oil, hemp seeds, pine nuts, and fresh herbs. 
  3. Serve and enjoy or store in an airtight container for up to three days for optimal freshness. 
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