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3-Ingredient Minty Pea Dip
This bright and refreshing dip is quick and easy to make, requires only three ingredients, and can be used in a variety of ways. Vegan, vegetarian, dairy-free, and gluten-free.
Course
Dip, Spread
Cuisine
Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Prep Time
5
minutes
Total Time
5
minutes
Author
Jessica Levinson
Ingredients
16
ounces
peas
fresh or frozen
1/3
cup
roughly chopped mint
1
lemon
zested and juiced (reserve some zest for garnish)
1/4
teaspoon
Kosher salt
Freshly ground pepper
Instructions
If using fresh peas: Bring a small pot of water to boil, add the peas and cook for 1 minutes. Strain and plunge into an ice bath to stop cooking.
If using frozen peas: Defrost peas overnight in refrigerator.
Place blanched or defrosted peas in a small food processor with mint, lemon zest and juice. Puree until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Serve immediately or cover with saran wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve.