This Minty Spring Pea Dip is a fun variation on classic hummus that you must try if you love traditional hummus.
If you’re looking for a quick, easy, delicious, and light sauce to make on the weekends, this is a great one to add to your spring rotation.
Peas, like many fruits and vegetables, thrive in the spring.
We always strive to plant as many herbs as we can throughout the year and love to get a little inspiration from the things we harvest. That philosophy is where this fun recipe was born. We have a mini garden with fresh mint and delicious baby peas in the garden, what more could you ask for!
This Minty Spring Pea Dip was born from having too much mint than we knew what to do with! Plus, hummus can sometimes be a bit boring for us, so why not swap it out for a protein-rich pea dip, too?
Using the Foundational Five System to Create a Healthy Snack with This Pea Mint Dip
A Foundational Five Nourish meal is any meal that contains all 5 elements of our Foundational Five system: non-starchy carbohydrates, starchy carbohydrates, healthy fats, protein, and the flavor factor.
The Fundamental Five support you in nourishing your physical body so you can learn what to eat, which is the first step to mindful eating. The rest is knowing how to eat and living food positively.
By including these 5 elements in your food, you are supporting your physical body at a cellular level, ensuring you consume the nutrients you need for sharp focus, smooth digestion, long-lasting energy, deep sleep, and a vibrant long-term life. health.
For snacks we always recommend combining at least 2 of the elements, not including the Flavor Factor. This ensures that you have a well-balanced snack that will keep you full until your next meal and won’t spike your blood sugar.
These are the five fundamental elements of this spring pea sauce with mint:
1 • Non-starchy carbohydrates
- Tomato
- Cucumber
- Green peppers
- Other non-starchy vegetables for dipping
2 • Starchy or sugary carbohydrates
3 • Healthy Fats
4 • Protein
5 • Flavor factor
- mint
- shallots
- Sage
- Lemon
- Salt
- Pepper
Peas
Just 1 cup of peas contains about 4 grams of fiber, which is pretty good just as a side dish and in the grand scheme of your day, it makes up about 8% of your daily fiber needs (based on 35 g/day, which is the standard”). ”, some people need more, others need less).
Peas are loaded with vitamin K, B vitamins, minerals, and plant-based proteins—so much quality protein that plant-based protein powder companies have more recently begun incorporating peas into their powder blends.
Just 1 cup of peas produces 8g of protein, which is high for a vegetable!
mint
Studies have also shown that peppermint can help relieve digestive problems, such as upset stomach, bloating, gas, and diarrhea. Peppermint has a variety of antioxidants and phytonutrients that can help reduce oxidative stress and inflammation.
Fresh or frozen?
Fresh peas may offer a little more nutrition and a sweeter flavor, but frozen peas are super convenient and affordable. The additional ingredients you will need in this recipe are herbs, lemon, and a few things you probably already have in your kitchen.
When buying frozen peas or any fruit or vegetable, always buy the one with the whole food as the only ingredient. For example, get the bag of frozen peas that only lists peas as an ingredient. You do not need anything else!
Pea sauce is great on the go
This Minty Spring Pea Sauce is actually a lot more versatile than you think. It’s wonderful to keep in the refrigerator and have as a quick snack with some vegetables or gluten-free crackers or serve warm as a side dish for dinner or lunch.
Another way to use this Minty Spring Pea Sauce is to spread it on a sandwich for a bright lemon-mint flavor or add a few tablespoons to pasta or grains of your choice and toss with a little extra virgin olive oil. The pea hummus will transform into a delicious sauce that can cover the pasta or cereals of your choice.
However you choose to enjoy this recipe, we know you’ll love it as much as we do!
