What you Need :
- 2 cups of shelled purple-hull peas, cooked and drained
- 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 2 – 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons tahini (sesame paste)
- olive oil
- salt and pepper
How to Make It :
Place all ingredients into food processor, adding olive oil slowly process until smooth. Add a little water if consistency is too thick. Serve with pita chips or raw veggies. Option: Can be made with any beans — fava beans, edamame, pinto, black beans, lima beans, lady peas, cannelini beans, etc.
Recipe courtesy of Melissa Peterson