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    Home » Recipes » Dips and Sauces

    Pea Hummus

    Published: Feb 27, 2019 by Kate Hackworthy · This post may contain affiliate links ·

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    Pea hummus is a super easy, delicious bright green dip! It's really quick to make and full of flavour from the sweet peas. I've also used a secret ingredient to make it really smooth and light. #hummus #peahummus #dip #vegan #hummusrecipe

    Pea hummus is a super easy, delicious bright green dip! It's really quick to make and full of flavour from the sweet peas (fresh or frozen). I've also used a secret ingredient to make it really smooth and light. Only 5 ingredients and 5 minutes to make it. 

    A bowl of fluffy pea hummus surrounded by raw vegetables and topped with peas and herbs. This recipe is so easy and makes a beautiful green dip.
    Hummus is life, right?

    It's quick and easy to make at home and it's convenient, delicious and perfect for dunking veggies into. Just 5 ingredients and a blender are all you need for a creamy, tasty dip in 5 minutes. 

    But I love also adding flavours to mix it up a bit and make it special. It's soooo easy to make at home and simple to add in various vegetables, spices or herbs to turn it into something new. 

    The peas not only make this quick hummus a lovely green colour and add a little extra goodness, but they also give it a sweeter flavour that appeals to little ones, as well as adults. It’s perfect for dipping fresh raw veggies and slices of pita bread.

    My trick to get hummus really thick and creamy is to use aquafaba (the liquid from the tin of chickpeas) instead of oil. It makes it velvety and fluffy without altering the taste.

    This pea hummus tastes of springtime.

    The sweet peas bring that lovely green color, but also a wonderful subtle sweet flavor. Plus, you can use fresh or frozen peas for this recipe!

    A bowl of fluffy pea hummus surrounded by raw vegetables and topped with peas and herbs. This recipe is so easy and makes a beautiful green dip.

    Pea Hummus Recipe

    This pea hummus is really thick and fluffy due to my secret hummus ingredient: aquafaba. 

    A little of the water from the can of chickpeas (instead of oil) really works wonders in hummus.

    If you've ever whipped aquafaba for vegan meringues, then you'll know just how fluffy and light the unassuming chickpea water can get. And it works similarly in hummus! 

    This hummus is perfect with a selection of raw veggies, pita bread or even my easy naan bread recipe (4 ingredients/15 minutes)

    Ingredients for pea hummus - peas, chickpeas, aquafaba, tahini, lemon juice, garlic

    If you haven’t come across aquafaba before, you’ll think I’m nuts for using it in the hummus.

    But for the past few years, people around the world have been turning this rather gross unassuming bean liquid into fluffy cakes, vegan meringues, rich chocolate mousse and pretty macarons.

    If you have any leftover from the pea hummus, try beating it with an electric whisk for a few minutes along with a little sugar and a dash of vanilla.

    It will soon fluff up into marshmallow-esque fluff. Here's how to make it. 

    Try eating it just like that or even stick it into the freezer until solid and it becomes tasty ice cream.

    A bowl of fluffy pea hummus surrounded by raw vegetables and topped with peas and herbs. This recipe is so easy and makes a beautiful green dip.

    Chickpeas are full of protein, so they’re great for growing veggie kids (and adults!). But, like with many things, if I was to offer a few to my children they’d likely turn their noses up.

    That’s where my blender or food processor is my friend. I can quickly turn an inexpensive tin of chickpeas into falafels, burgers or this vibrant pea hummus.

    Pureeing them and adding flavourings means I can create so many tasty dishes and know that they’re getting that protein.

    But that tin of chickpeas offers up more than just tasty legumes. The liquid from the can is gold so don’t wash it down the drain. It turns the hummus smooth and fluffy (without oil), while it also acts as a binder in my vegan chicken nuggets so you don’t need eggs. This wonder-liquid is called aquafaba and it can also do so much more.

    Other recipes to use peas!

    Creamy Pea Salad (gluten free and vegetarian, easily vegan)
    Spinach Pea Burgers
    Sweet Potato Cakes with Pea Puree
    Vanilla Pea Cake with Lemon Frosting (yes, peas in a cake!!)

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    💚Did you make this recipe? Please let me know how it turned out for you!
    Leave a comment and star rating below and share a picture with the hashtag #veggiedesserts. I love seeing your recreations of my vegetarian and vegan recipes and cakes.

    Thanks for checking out my recipe! I love hearing from my readers. You all allow me to do what I love and write this UK food blog, sharing vegetarian and vegan recipes, vegetable cake recipes, vegan cake and also easy vegan desserts.
    Kate x

    A bowl of fluffy pea hummus surrounded by raw vegetables and topped with peas and herbs. This recipe is so easy and makes a beautiful green dip.

    Pea Hummus

    Kate Hackworthy | Veggie Desserts
    The peas not only make this quick hummus a lovely green colour and add a little extra goodness, but they also give it a sweeter flavour. It’s perfect for dipping fresh raw veggies and slices of pita bread. My trick to get hummus really thick and creamy is to use aquafaba (the liquid from the tin of chickpeas) instead of oil. It makes it velvety and fluffy without altering the taste.
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    Prep Time 5 mins
    Total Time 5 mins
    Course Dips and Spreads
    Cuisine American, International
    Servings 10
    Calories 63 kcal

    Ingredients
     

    • 400 g (15 oz) can of chickpeas - not yet drained (garbanzo beans)
    • 150 g (1 cup) fresh or frozen peas
    • 2 tablespoon tahini
    • 2 teaspoon lemon juice
    • 1 clove of garlic minced
    • Pinch of salt and pepper

    Instructions
     

    • 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 tablespoon 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.

    Notes

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and is created with online calculators. Info will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 63kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 2gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 6.8mgCalcium: 18mgIron: 0.9mg

    The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

    Tried this recipe?Mention @kateveggiedesserts or tag #veggiedesserts! I love seeing your recreations.

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    Comments

    1. Jennifer Mat

      December 15, 2021 at 9:52 pm

      5 stars
      Love it! It was even greener. So good.

      Reply
    2. Mini

      December 19, 2019 at 6:20 pm

      5 stars
      Hi Kate, We had it for the first time last weekend and We were told there was pea protein powder in it. What difference will that make?
      We are making it for family coming for Christmas.
      Thanks in advance.

      Reply
    3. Anca

      December 02, 2019 at 9:05 am

      5 stars
      Hi Kate,
      I really love your recipes, thank you for sharing with us!
      I would like to translate my top favorites and feature them on my cooking blog with a link back to the original recipe and the main image.
      Only with your permission, if you agree. Thank you!
      Greetings from Romania,
      Anca

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        December 02, 2019 at 11:33 am

        Hi Anca

        I'm pleased you like the recipe, however I can't give permission for you to republish my work, neither in English or translated into any other language. I hope you'll understand that I work very hard on creating, testing, photographing and writing my recipes so I do not allow others to publish my work. Thank you for understanding that I don't give permission for this.
        Kate

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        • Martin

          March 30, 2021 at 9:45 pm

          Dear Kate,

          I find it astonishing that you claim ownership of a recipe, which is a household recipe across the Middle East. It’s like claiming ownership for Pasta Al Pomodoro.

          Best,

          Martin

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          • Kate Hackworthy

            March 31, 2021 at 4:27 pm

            Well, I certainly never claimed to invent hummus! Obviously, this is my take on the classic. Thanks for stopping by.

            Reply
    4. Dave

      August 21, 2019 at 5:20 pm

      5 stars
      Normally make chickpea or pea hummus, so first time combing both. Added a little more lemon juice and garlic. Also added 10 big mint leaves (it grows like a weed in the garden) as it goes so well with peas

      Reply
    5. Mandy

      April 01, 2019 at 12:42 pm

      5 stars
      Must try this one soon - I love how you've used aquafaba to make it extra smooth.

      Reply
    6. Helen

      March 27, 2019 at 7:03 am

      5 stars
      What a delicious pea hommus! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe 🙂

      Reply
    7. Terry

      February 27, 2019 at 5:06 pm

      Sounds fantastic and I look forward to making it. Very pleased to know that I will not be wasting aquafaba from now on, too.

      My only question is: it makes a total of 10 servings, but if I'm the only person eating it (and surely not all in one go) what is an individual serving size?

      Reply
      • Kate Hackworthy

        February 28, 2019 at 10:28 am

        Hi Terry, an individual serving size per sitting is 1/10th of the hummus. Sorry, I don't have exact measurements on how much that is.

        Reply
    8. Lizet Flores de Bowen

      February 27, 2019 at 1:02 pm

      5 stars
      We love hummus but never made it with peas. This looks and sounds delicious. I need to try it soon. 🙂

      Reply
    9. Natalie

      February 27, 2019 at 12:57 pm

      5 stars
      I never thought of making a pea hummus but it looks absolutely delicious! So healthy and perfect for dinner!

      Reply
    10. Kelly Anthony

      February 27, 2019 at 12:51 pm

      5 stars
      This pea hummus will make the perfect after school snack for my girls. They will think the bright green color is so fun especially on St. Patrick's day. I also love that it can be made quickly all in a blender.

      Reply
    11. Shivani Raja

      February 27, 2019 at 12:17 pm

      5 stars
      This is such a pretty colour! What a great way to get your greens in 🙂

      Reply
    12. Veena Azmanov

      February 27, 2019 at 11:28 am

      5 stars
      Delicious recipe an amazing colors to these Pea Hummus recipe. Best Hummus Ribbon Sandwich idea for my Kids party . Cant wait to try this out.

      Reply

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