Betsylife

Bay Area Food Stylist available for Print, Digital and Video

  • Portfolio
    • Commercial
    • Editorial
      • Sweet
      • Savory
      • Drinks
      • Conceptual
  • contact
  • More
    • PHOTO + VIDEO SERVICES
    • Blog
    • Shop
      • Login
      • Account
      • Logout
    • about
Betsylife » Recipes » Fresh Green Pea Hummus

Fresh Green Pea Hummus

April 10, 2019 By betsy 3 Comments

Jump to Recipe Print Recipe

Fresh green pea hummus is a seasonal spring twist on a classic. A light and fresh addition to any appetizer table. The perfect healthy snack. 

green pea hummus on a round wooden platter surrounded by veggies and pita chips with two glasses of wine

Maybe its just because I grew up in a house with all brothers, but the title “Pea Hummus” makes me giggle. Seriously though, it’s not funny, it’s delicious.

Fresh English peas are one of my all time favorite vegetables. The season for these beauties is short, so I buy in bulk when I finally see them at the stores. 

Peas for every meal! 

English peas, a spoonful of tahini, whole lemon and fresh herbs

One way I’m choosing to enjoy my English peas are in this herby green pea hummus. I’m pretty anxious to start harvesting everything I’ve planted in my garden this year, but alas, i’m still looking at a bunch of baby sprouts. 

Hurry up and grow! I have grand visions of plentiful baskets full of fresh, organic produce.

Currently, the only thing I’m able to enjoy are the herbs, which is still great, so I added a ton to this vibrant green hummus. 

Talk about the flavors of spring. This green pea hummus made my warm weather heart sing. There’s nothing I love more than seasonal eating, and when paired with some fresh veggies and a crisp wine, I was in spring heaven. 

green pea hummus on a round wooden board next to two plates with servings
Green Pea Hummus

If you’ve never made your own hummus before then you are missing out. Once you make it once, you’ll never go back to store bought again. It could not be simpler. 

Once you get a basic hummus recipe down pat, it’s a cinch to add different flavors to customize to your family’s preferences, or to what’s in season like I did. 

Don’t stop with peas, add roasted beets, red peppers, jalapeños, carrots, or anything you can imagine. There’s a hummus flavor for every occasion. 

hand dipping a pita chip into green pea hummus

If you give this recipe a try, I’d love to see it! Tag me @betsylife on Facebook or Instagram and I’ll share your creations!

More great dip recipes

  • Muhammara
  • BLT Dip
  • Feta Spinach Dip 
4 from 3 votes
Print

Fresh Green Pea Hummus

Fresh green pea hummus is a seasonal spring twist on a classic. A light and fresh addition to any appetizer table. 

Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword english peas, fresh peas, hummus
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 173 kcal
Author betsy

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh english peas shelled
  • 3/4 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/4 cup tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup fresh herbs any combination of cilantro, basil, parsley, chives, chervil, mint
  • salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Cook peas in a saucepan of boiling salted water  6 to 10 minutes. When sweet and tender, immediately remove the peas from the boiling water with a slotted spoon and transfer to an ice bath to stop the cooking. Let sit until the peas are fully cooled, 1 to 2 minutes, then drain.

  2. Combine peas with remaining ingredients in a food processor. Puree until smooth. For a smoother texture, add olive oil, one tablespoon at a time until desired consistency is achieved. 

Nutrition Facts
Fresh Green Pea Hummus
Amount Per Serving (6 servings)
Calories 173 Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat 10g15%
Saturated Fat 1g5%
Sodium 8mg0%
Potassium 268mg8%
Carbohydrates 13g4%
Fiber 4g16%
Sugar 3g3%
Protein 8g16%
Vitamin A 370IU7%
Vitamin C 22mg27%
Calcium 68mg7%
Iron 2.6mg14%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

 

About Betsy

WHY FIT IN WHEN WE WERE BORN TO STAND OUT?

Let's collaborate to create eye catching content that refuses to fade into the background.

FOOD STYLING SERVICES READ FOOD BLOG
PHOTO + VIDEO SERVICES SEARCH RECIPE INDEX
WORK WITH BETSY

Filed Under: 30 Minutes or Less, Appetizers/Cocktails, Home Page, Recipes, Vegetarian/Health Food

Comments

  1. Maria @ Pappa Don't Preach says

    April 18, 2012 at 10:19 am

    That sounds fabulous!!! I love variations on hummus. When I was at Whole Foods a couple months back, they were sampling avocado/pea hummus. The recipe was similar but it’s surprising how creamy and delicious the peas can be! Such a great spring/summer treat!

    Reply
  2. Katie says

    April 18, 2012 at 5:25 pm

    What a delicious variation on hummus. I bet the fresh peas make it particularly delightful.

    Reply
  3. Jill says

    April 18, 2012 at 9:39 pm

    Oh Betsy this sounds soooo good. I have been eating (and loving) hummus sandwiches all month since I made a vat of the stuff, but like all good things it is coming to an end. I am going to make this and see if my hubby, The Brit, will eat it-pretty close to “Mushy Peas”, no?

    Reply
4 from 3 votes (3 ratings without comment)

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating




This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
Join the BetsyLife List

bundt of the month!

check out my book!

so hot right now

Wooden dinner table with a green striped linen covered with sliced plated beer can chicken, and bowls of side dishes

search a bit

  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
  • YouTube
AVAILABLE SERVICES
FOOD STYLING
PHOTO + VIDEO

CATEGORIES

  • Appetizers
  • Meals For One
  • Bundt Cakes
  • Pizza + Pasta
  • Meat + Seafood
  • 30 Minutes or Less

JOIN BETSYLIFE

FREE RECIPE DELIVERY
RIGHT TO YOUR INBOX

BETSYLIFE

  • FOOD STYLING SERVICES
  • PHOTO + VIDEO SERVICES
  • ABOUT BETSYLIFE
  • BRAND AMBASSADOR
  • SPONSORED CONTENT
  • contact
  • Privacy Policy
GET IN TOUCH
© 2025 BetsyLife • All Rights Reserved • Website by Anchored Design + Development

Open toolbar Accessibility Tools

Accessibility Tools

  • Increase TextIncrease Text
  • Decrease TextDecrease Text
  • GrayscaleGrayscale
  • High ContrastHigh Contrast
  • Negative ContrastNegative Contrast
  • Light BackgroundLight Background
  • Links UnderlineLinks Underline
  • Readable FontReadable Font
  • Reset Reset

Rate This Recipe

Your vote:




A rating is required
A name is required
An email is required

Recipe Ratings without Comment

Something went wrong. Please try again.