Green Pea and Mint Hummus

Hi Friends!

We’ve got snack food today. Because everyday is a snacking challenge for a weight watcher like myself, and probably you too! So when I can make amazing snacks like these raw veggies and green pea and mint hummus happen, I’m winning. And with just a few ingredients, a blender and about 5 minutes, you’ll be winning on the snack front too.

So, we’re 12 recipes into this blog and I’m about 4 weeks into the weight watchers journey. I gotta say, it’s been a challenge to count the points and record everything I eat. I often forget. But I’m still losingweight. And I can tell you why. The thing that has happened is that I have drastically changed the way I eat and the consequences of this are staggering. I have more energy and I feel lighter. My posture has even changed. I stand taller and I have never felt more confident. Not too shabby for just starting to eat differently, huh!

In the past, mindless and emotional eating was totally my jam. ‘Cause nothing says I love you like a big ‘ol piece of cheesecake, right?! And I would often not pay attention when I ate something like chips or a cookie cookies, and I would look down for another handful or another bite and realise that I had finished eating and didn’t even know it! Say what? Talk about not being in control of what I eat. Yikes!

So, I’m working on a few super exciting projects that are gonna help us take control of our daily eating habits and rituals and see if we can’t bring a bit of mindfulness back to eating. In the mean time let’s talk about dips and spreads and the beauty of a raw veggie plate with a bright green bowl of hummus that tastes like spring. This is also perfect for a party platter. Pot luck, anyone?

Literally, all you need to do is get all the ingredients in the blender and blend until smooth and voila, pea and mint hummus. Just a couple of quick tips, though. I used to use a food processor for the hummus, but have since found I can get it smoother and creamier in a blender. And the other is to pop the chickpeas out of their little skins. It taks a few minutes onto the prep time, but the end creaminess is worth the extra 3 minutes. For sure!

Green Pea and Mint Hummus

Green Pea and Mint Hummus. A bright and fresh healthy snack that's quick and easy to make.

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Course: Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine: American, Mediterranean

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 5 minutes

Servings: 8 servings

Calories: 172kcal

Author: Debs

Ingredients

• 250 ml green peas frozen
• 400 g tin chickpeas
• 2 Tbsp tahini
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• salt and pepper
• handful mint

Instructions

• Place all the ingredients except the olive oil in a blender.
• Turn the blender on and start to drizzle in the olive oil.
• If the hummus is still too thick, then add some water until desired consistency is reached.
• Serve with fresh veggies.
• Makes 2 cups. A serving is 1/4 cup. 8 servings.

Nutrition

Serving: 6Servings | Calories: 172kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 142mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 4.9% | Vitamin C: 15.6% | Calcium: 3.2% | Iron: 7.2%

Nutrition Facts

Green Pea and Mint Hummus

Amount Per Serving (6 Servings)

Calories 172 Calories from Fat 108

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g 18%

Saturated Fat 1g 5%

Sodium 142mg 6%

Potassium 165mg 5%

Total Carbohydrates 12g 4%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 1g

Protein 4g 8%

Vitamin A 4.9%

Vitamin C 15.6%

Calcium 3.2%

Iron 7.2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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