Pea, Pistachio and Cilantro Hummus

I found this recipe on Pinterest and it’s become one of my favorites. Thank you, Peas and Crayons!

When I don’t have pistachios, I use walnuts or almonds. I serve it for dinner guests with carrot and celery sticks, and either fresh pita wedges, pita chips or crispy whole-grain or seed crackers.

The leftovers go in a mason jar that gets used throughout the week on toast for breakfast or a snack, or in a wrap with greens and a tablespoon or two of sunflower seeds. It also makes a delicious sandwich spread instead of mayonnaise.

Health Benefits of Cilantro

• Cilantro is most often cited as being effective for toxic metal cleansing.The chemical compounds in cilantro bind to toxic metals and loosen them from the tissue.
• May be able to help prevent cardiovascular damage. ^[2]
• The School of Life Science in Tamil Nadu, India noted, after researching the activity of cilantro leaves and stem, “if used in cuisine would be a remedy for diabetes.” ^[3]
• Strong antioxidant activity. ^[4]
• Has been shown to have anti-anxiety effects. ^[5]
• May help improve sleep quality. ^[6]
• Has been examined and described to have a blood-sugar lowering effect. ^[7]

Cilantro, Pea and Pistachio Hummus

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Prep Time

15 minutes

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cilantro, Pea and Pistachio Hummus Print Recipe CourseAppetizers, Dips and Spreads Prep Time 15 minutes Prep Time 15 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 15-ounce can chickpeas
• 2/3 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup tahini
• 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1/2 cup cilantro washed and chopped
• 3 tablespoons fresh parsley
• 2 garlic cloves minced
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
• 3 tablespoons water
• 2 - 4 tablespoons chopped pistachio

Adjust servings:

Units:MetricUS Imperial

Instructions

1. In a food processor or blender, combine chickpeas, peas, tahini, olive oil, and most of cilantro. Add cilantro, saving several springs for garnishing.
2. Blend to incorporate.
3. Scrape down the sides and add garlic, salt, red pepper flakes and water. Blend until deliciously creamy.
4. More oil, tahini, or water will thin out the hummus, more red pepper flakes will add heat and you can even add some lemon or lime juice to add some zest to the dip!
5. To dress it up, drizzle 1/2 - 1 tablespoon of extra-virgin olive oil over it, and sprinkle some chopped cilantro and pistachios and on top.

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