Mint Pea Hummus

This mint pea hummus recipe is easy to make in 10 minutes and perfectly balanced with sweet and savory flavors.

The mint and peas add a refreshing hint of sweetness and fresh aromatic flavor to the hummus. And when perfectly balanced with the rich sesame flavor of tahini, hearty chickpeas, a tangy squeeze of lemon juice, garlic and cumin, this hummus is just so delightful. We most often just serve ours with pita or crackers and veggie sticks for dipping, but it also tastes wonderful in sandwiches, grain bowls, burgers, wraps, you name it. As a bonus, it is also a great way to get extra veggies into our toddler too!

• 1 (15 ounce) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained
• 1 cup frozen peas, thawed
• 1/2 cup good-quality tahini
• 1/4 cup cold water, or more if needed
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon each: black pepper and ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
• 2 medium garlic cloves, peeled and smashed
• 20–25 medium fresh mint leaves, to taste