This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun twist on classic hummus that you should try if you like traditional hummus.
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, delicious, and easy dip to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation.
Peas, like most fruits and vegetables, bloom in the spring.
We always make it a point to grow as many herbs as we can throughout the year and like to grab a little inspiration from what we harvest. That philosophy is where this delightful recipe was born. We have a small garden with fresh mint and sweet spring peas in the garden, what more could you ask for!
This Minty Spring Pea Dip was born out of having way more mint than we knew what to do with! Plus, hummus can sometimes be a little boring so why not replace it with a protein-rich pea dip?
Using the Five Basic System to Create a Healthy Meal with This Minty Pea Dip
A Foundation Five Nourish Meal is any meal that contains all 5 elements in our Foundation Five plan: non-starchy carbohydrates, starchy carbohydrates, healthy fats, protein, and the Flavor Factor.
The Foundation Five supports you in feeding your physical body to learn what to eat, which is the first step to mindful eating. All that’s left is to know how to eat and feel good about your food.
By including these 5 nutrients in your diet, you are supporting your body at the cellular level, ensuring you are consuming the nutrients you need for sharp focus, calm digestion, sustained energy, sound sleep, and long-term health.
For snacks, we always recommend pairing at least 2 items together, excluding the Flavor Factor. This ensures that you have a balanced snack that will keep you full until your next meal and won’t spike your blood sugar.
Here are the five main ingredients in this Minty Spring Pea Dip:
1 • Non-starchy carbohydrates
- Tomatoes
- Cucumber
- Green pepper
- Some non-starchy vegetables for dipping
2 • Starchy or sugary carbohydrates
3 • Healthy Fats
4 • Proteins
5 • The Flavor Factor
- Mint
- Shallots
- Sage
- Lemonade
- Salt
- Pepper
Peas
One cup of peas contains about 4 grams of fiber, which is good as a side dish and in a good scheme of your day, about 8% of your daily needs for fiber (based on 35g / day which is “normal”, some people need more, others need less).
Peas are loaded with vitamin K, B vitamins, minerals, and plant-based protein, so much quality protein that plant-based powder companies have recently started including peas in their powder mixes.
Just one cup of peas provides 8g of protein, the highest of any vegetable!
Mint
Research has also shown that peppermint can help relieve digestive problems, such as upset stomach, constipation, gas, and diarrhea. Mint contains antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
Fresh or Frozen?
Fresh peas may have more nutritional value and a sweeter flavor, but frozen peas are much easier and more affordable. Additional ingredients you will need for this recipe are herbs, lemon, and a few things you probably already have in your kitchen.
When you buy frozen peas or any fruit or vegetable for that matter, always get one that has all the nutrients as one ingredient. For example, find a 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 more versatile than you might think. It’s great to keep in the fridge and grab a quick snack with veggies or gluten-free crackers or served 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 a bright lemony and minty flavor or add a few dollops to pasta or grains of your choice and toss with extra virgin olive oil. Pea hummus will turn into a delicious sauce that can cover the pasta or grain of your choice.
However you choose to enjoy this recipe, we know you’ll love it as much as we do!