Green Pea Dip

This green pea dip (green pea purrée, or green pea spread) recipe is a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire, perfect as a spread or dip with freshly baked bread, pita, or crackers. Packed with fresh flavors from mint, parsley, and lemon. It almost seems like a green pea hummus if you add some tahini. This recipe makes an excellent appetizer or light lunch and shines as part of a dinner spread. Try it as a vibrant base topped with seared scallops, grilled chicken, or your favorite protein for a flavorful and nutritious meal.

If you want to make another dip to go with this green pea dip, try our artichoke-feta dip recipe. It's a perfect match!

Step 1
Cook the green peas for 2 minutes and rinse with cold water

Step 2
Add the green peas, garlic, mint leaves, parsley, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor. Blend the ingredients until they are finely chopped, scraping down the sides if necessary.

‍Step 3
Add the grated parmesan. And blend until it's mixed. Taste the spread and check if you need to add some more pepper, salt, lemon or herbs.

Step 4
Transfer the purée to a serving bowl or dish using a silicone spatula.

Step 5
Serve the pea spread drizzled with a bit more olive oil and garnished with whole peas and freshly cracked pepper, if desired.

Enjoy your delicious pea spread!

Chefs tip
‍For a "fancy" dinner idea, serve it underneath seared scallops or grilled chicken.