Give "Peas" A Chance {Sorry, Just Couldn't Resist} - Fresh Pea Hummus ;)

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Whip some of this up and enjoy it on crackers, chips or bread out on a picnic or just for a perfect healthy summertime snack!

Fresh Pea Hummus

Serves 4

1 cup fresh shelled peas (or organic frozen)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro
2 tablespoons tahini (sesame seed paste) *See Note
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 small clove minced garlic
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
Salt

Directions:

Bring a small pot of salted water to a boil. Add peas; cook until tender, about 2 minutes. Drain; run under cold water, or just thaw out a bag.
In food processor, pulse peas, cilantro, tahini, lemon juice, garlic, and cumin 30 to 40 seconds. Season with salt.

* Tahini is a delicious, versatile spread made from sesame seeds that people have been making for hundreds of years. Some trace its use back to a 13^th century Arabic cookbook. It is naturally low in sodium, has no cholesterol and is a good source of thiamin, phosphorus, copper and manganese. And according to FDA daily value guidance, just one tablespoon provides 6% of our calcium and 7% of our iron needs.
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(Above info courtesy of Whole Foods) - (Above recipe found via Wholeliving.com) (Photos via Jupiter Images & Wholeliving)