High-Protein Sweet Pea Parmesan Dip Recipe Is a Healthy Step Above (8 Ingredients, 10 Minutes) High Protein Recipes Mediterranean Diet Recipes Appetizers Snacks Vegetables Gluten-free Vegetarian Low Sugar Recipes

This fresh sweet pea Parmesan dip might replace ranch as a family favorite. The vegetable dip's lemony finish is so light and welcomes spring with every taste! Try this green pea dip with chips, vegetables or crackers, or even as a spread on toast with eggs and crushed red pepper flakes for a protein-filled breakfast. (Read about the health benefits or peas and the health benefits of lemon.)

To make this healthy, low-calorie, gluten-free, high-protein sweet pea dip you will need frozen sweet peas, Parmesan cheese, lemons for juicing and zesting, olive oil, fresh mint, garlic, salt, black pepper and water for thinning. The healthy dip comes together quickly in your food processor.

Pro Tip: Water is needed to thin the dip. Don't add too much water or it'll be too runny. Add a little at a time.

Serve this light and fresh Parmesan pea dip as an appetizer, healthy snack or even as a light lunch or dinner. I bet it'll be the first thing gone at your next family get-together! (Print out copies of the recipe to share!)

Cuisine: American / Mediterranean
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 6 (makes approximately 2 cups)

Ingredients

• 3 cups frozen sweet peas, thawed
• 1/3 cup shredded Parmesan cheese
• zest from 1 large lemon (reserve a bit of zest for garnish)
• juice from 1 large lemon
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh mint, plus more for garnish
• 1 garlic clove
• 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper (or to taste)
• water (as needed)

Here's how to make it: 

1. Put all the ingredients into a food processor except for the water. Pulse to blend.
2. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the dip is blended well. It won't be silky smooth, but just nicely blended. Add water to get to consistency you would like.
3. Sprinkle with a bit of chopped fresh mint and lemon zest, if desired. Add some spice by sprinkling in some crushed red pepper flakes. Serve with your choice of crudité, crackers or chips. Store the dip in an airtight container in the fridge.

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