This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun twist on the classic hummus that you should try if you love traditional hummus.
If you’re looking for a quick, simple, delicious and light dip to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation.
Peas, like many fruits and vegetables, thrive in the spring.
We always make sure to plant as many herbs as we can throughout the year and we love to get some inspiration from the things we harvest. This philosophy is where this fun recipe was born. We have a mini garden with fresh mint and delicious spring peas in the garden, what more could you ask for!
This Minty Spring Pea Dip was born from more mint than we knew what to do with! Plus, hummus can get a little boring at times, so why not switch it up with a protein-rich pea dip?
Using the Foundational Five system to create a healthy snack with this mint dip
A Foundation Five Nourish Meal is any meal that contains all 5 elements of the Foundation Five system: non-starchy carbohydrates, starchy carbohydrates, healthy fats, protein and the flavor factor.
The Basic Five supports you in nourishing your physical body so you can learn what to eat, which is the first step in mindful eating. The rest is knowing how to eat and experience your food positively.
By including these 5 elements in your meal, you support your physical body at the cellular level, ensuring you consume the nutrients you need for sharp focus, calm digestion, sustained energy, healthy sleep, and vibrant long-term health.
For snacks, we always recommend combining at least 2 of the ingredients together, not including the flavor factor. This ensures you have a well-balanced snack that will keep you full until your next meal and won’t spike your blood sugar.
Here are the five fundamental elements in this Minty Spring Pea Dip:
1 • Non-starchy carbohydrates
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Green peppers
- Other non-starchy vegetables for dipping
2 • Starchy or sugary carbohydrates
- Peas
3 • Healthy Fat
- Olive oil
4 • Protein
- Peas
5 • Taste factor
- Mint
- shallots
- Sage
- Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Peas
Just 1 cup of peas contains about 4 grams of fiber, which is pretty good for a single side dish and in the grand scheme of your day, it’s about 8% of your daily fiber needs (based on the 35 grams/day that “standard”, some need more, some need less).
Peas are loaded with vitamin K, B vitamins, minerals and plant-based protein, so much quality protein that plant-based protein powder companies have more recently started incorporating peas into their powder mixes.
Just 1 cup of peas provides 8 grams of protein, which is high for a vegetable!
Mint
Studies have also shown that peppermint can help with reliefdigestive problemssuch as stomach upset, bloating, gas and diarrhoea. Peppermint has a number of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
Fresh or Frozen?
Fresh peas may have a bit more nutritional value and a sweeter taste, but frozen peas are super convenient and affordable. The additional ingredients you’ll need in this recipe are herbs, lemon, and a few things you probably already have in your kitchen.
When buying frozen peas, or any fruit or vegetable for that matter, always get the one that has the whole food as the sole ingredient. For example, take the bag of frozen peas that only lists peas as an ingredient. You don’t need anything else!
Pea Dip is great on the go
This Minty Spring Pea Dip is actually a lot more versatile than you might think. It’s great to keep in the fridge and grab for a quick snack with some veggies or gluten-free crackers, or serve hot as a side dish for dinner or lunch.
Another way to use this Minty Spring Pea Dip is to spread it on a sandwich for bright lemon and mint flavor, or add a few dollops to your choice of pasta or grain and drizzle with a little extra virgin olive oil. Pea hummus will transform into a delicious sauce that can be topped with pasta or grains of your choice.
However you choose to enjoy this recipe, we know you’ll love it as much as we do!
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