Description
This creamy green pea dip is the ultimate party starter—smooth, vibrant, and full of crunch. Blended with avocado, yogurt, and basil, then topped with feta, pine nuts, pomegranate, and herbs. Serve with crostini or warm pita for an easy crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (300g) frozen peas, blanched
- 3/4 cup plain Greek yoghurt
- 1 avocado, pitted
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2–3 garlic cloves
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- A few grinds of black pepper
Toppings:
- 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts
- 1/4 cup crumbled feta
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons chopped herbs (parsley or basil)
Instructions
- Bring a small pot of water to a boil. Add the frozen peas and cook for 1–2 minutes until bright green. Drain and rinse under cold water to stop the cooking.
- Place the blanched peas into the food processor along with the avocado, yoghurt, basil, garlic, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
- Blend for about 30 seconds, or until smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides to ensure everything is well incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Spoon the dip into a bowl and use the back of a spoon to gently smooth the surface.
- Top with toasted pine nuts, crumbled feta, pomegranate seeds, and chopped herbs. Finish with a drizzle of olive oil and a crack of black pepper. Serve with toasted crostini and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Blend
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 recipe
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 1.8g
- Fat: 2.9g
- Saturated Fat: 0.4g
- Carbohydrates: 3.4g
- Fiber: 1.8g
- Protein: 2.9g