Sweet Pea Hummus Food

SWEET PEA HUMMUS

Steps:

• Mince garlic cloves in the food processor or by hand. Add to food processor with lemon juice.
• Drain and rinse chickpeas and sweet peas.
• Add the chickpeas and the peas to the food processor with the tahini. Begin processing for 30 seconds or so and then begin drizzling in olive oil and water. Blend until smooth.
• Add salt and blend until combined. Add water one tablespoon at a time to thin the consistency of the hummus if desired.
• Taste and adjust salt as necessary.

PEA HUMMUS

Steps:

• Drain the chickpeas over a bowl to collect the liquid (aquafaba), then add the chickpeas to a blender or food processor.
• Run the frozen peas under hot water to thaw, then also add them to the blender, along with the tahini, lemon juice, garlic salt and pepper as well as 4 tbsp of the aquafaba.
• Blend for a few minutes until thick and creamy. You may need to scrape the sides down periodically. Add a little more aquafaba if necessary to get it a thick and creamy consistency.

SWEET POTATO HUMMUS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
• Place the sweet potato on a rimmed baking sheet and pierce it a few times with the tip of a knife. Bake the sweet potato until tender all the way through, about 1 hour. Allow to cool slightly.
• In a small skillet over low heat, warm the oil and garlic until the garlic is lightly browned and soft, about 10 minutes. Set aside to cool.
• In the bowl of a food processor, add the cooled oil and garlic, chickpeas, almond butter, lemon juice and salt and puree until smooth. Scoop the flesh of the sweet potato into the processor and puree again until combined and smooth, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons water if needed. Remove the hummus to a bowl and stir in the za'atar, leaving a little swirl. Serve drizzled with olive oil alongside pita chips as desired.

PEA HUMMUS

Steps:

• Blitz all the ingredients together using a hand blender or food processor. Add 1-2 tbsp water, then blitz again. Transfer a portion to a pot and add to a lunchbox with pitta bread strips and veg sticks. Keep the rest chilled for up to 3 days.