This Healthy Mashed Pea Spread Recipe May Give Avocado Toast a Run for Its Money Snacks Lunch Vegetables Vegan

If you love that green toast (aka avocado toast), who says the green part has to be avocado? This lemony mashed pea spread recipe is refreshing and healthy. Serve on toasted bread, crackers or grilled chicken breasts, spread on endive leaves or dip fresh veggies in it. The spread would also be a fresh addition to a charcuterie board. Change the flavor by adding fresh herbs when pulsing.

Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 2 minutes
Total Time: 7 minutes
Servings: 4 to 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh or frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon tahini
• 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Here’s how to make it:

1. Steam or boil the peas for about 2 minutes. Drain.
2. Add peas, tahini, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic powder, salt and pepper, to taste, to a blender.
3. Pulse until desired consistency. Taste and add more salt, pepper, lemon and garlic powder, if needed. Serve or store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

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