Pea Hummus

The price of food is rising with inflation, making staple ingredients like avocado more expensive to have on hand. If you love adding smashed avocado to all your meals like I do, try out this high-protein, cheaper alternative that is equally as delicious.

Peas are in season during the spring to summer which means they’re at their peak flavor profile and the cheapest market price. You can buy peas at your local grocery store for $1-2 a bag, a can of chickpeas for less than $2, and use your other kitchen staples to whip this hummus up in no time.

Ingredients: 

• 1 can of chickpeas 

• 1 cup of frozen peas

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1 juiced lemon

• 1 tbsp white miso

• ¼ cup tahini

• ½ cup Olive oil 

• ¼ cup of water

• ½ tsp of salt 

Directions: 

1. Open your can of chickpeas and drain out the liquid, then give it a good rinse.

2. Rub the chickpeas with your hands to loosen the outside skins. Use your fingers to gently remove as many skins off of the chickpeas as possible. This will give your hummus a smoother, creamier consistency in the end. (NOTE: The chickpeas with skin have a translucent film around them and they should be easy to slip off)

3. Add garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, chickpeas, tahini, miso, water, and salt into a food processor or blender 

4. Once the ingredients are blended well, scrape down the sides with a spatula and add your peas last. Blend until smooth and add salt to taste if needed.