Pea Hummus

This vibrant green hummus tastes as fresh and healthy as it looks. We can’t get enough of it with crispy pitta chips.

Ingredients

-1 bowl+

Metric

Method

1. 1

   Add the chickpeas to a pot of cold water along with the bicarbonate of soda. Bring to a boil and cook for 20 minutes.

   
2. 2

   Meanwhile, transfer the peas to a large bowl and cover with hot water straight from the kettle. Leave to sit while you continue the next step.

   
3. 3

   Once the chickpeas are ready, drain them and add them to a large bowl of cold water. Rub the chickpeas between your fingers to remove and discard as many skins as possible. Then drain the chickpeas and add them straight to a food processor.

   
4. 4

   Next, drain the peas and add them to the food processor along with the parsley, tahini, garlic, lemon juice, 2 tablespoons of olive oil and generous pinches of salt and pepper. Process the hummus for a minute or so, then add 3 or 4 ice cubes depending on how thick you like your hummus. Continue processing for another 5 minutes or until super smooth.

   
5. 5

   Transfer the humus to a serving plate or bowl and top with a drizzle of olive oil, as well as some sesame seeds and chilli flakes if you like.