Greek dill-pea dip
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Total time: 17 min • Prep: 12 min • Cook: 5 min • Serves: 8 • Difficulty: Easy
Here's a tasty spin on Greek fava dip. It's creamy and rich, accented with the fresh flavors of lemon juice and dill. This dip takes only 17 minutes to make, and can be made up to two days ahead, covered, and refrigerated. All the ingredients mix together in the food processor for easy preparation. A variety of spices and fresh ingredients add extra flavor to this dip. Cumin adds a nutty, earthy flavor with a slight zip, while lemon adds a hint of zest. Garlic adds a pungent taste while dill adds a lemony, sweet flavor. Serve this dip with fresh vegetables or with pita chips.
Ingredients
Frozen green peas
1 cup(s)
Canned chickpeas
1 cup(s), drained and rinsed
Plain fat free yogurt
½ cup(s), Greek-variety recommended
Scallions
1 medium, chopped
Dill
½ cup(s), fresh
Fresh lemon juice
2 tsp
Olive oil
2 tsp, extra-virgin
Garlic
1 clove(s), or more to taste
Ground cumin
½ tsp
Table salt
¼ tsp, or more to taste
Instructions
1
Bring 1 cup of water to a boil in a small saucepan. Add green peas and return to a boil; simmer until tender, about 3 minutes. Drain, rinse under cold water and drain again.
2
Place peas and remaining ingredients in a food processor or blender; process until smooth. Serve dip immediately or cover and refrigerate up to 2 days. Yields about 1/4 cup per serving.
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