Asparagus Pea Hummus

5 from 1 vote

Vibrant spring peas and asparagus are the best spring twist on hummus! This asparagus pea hummus is silky smooth and pairs wonderfully with fresh vegetables and pita chips for dipping.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 25

Total Time 35

Servings servings

Calories 218kcal

Ingredients

1 can (15 oz) chickpeas, drained and rinsed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
5 oz fresh asparagus, ends trimmed and asparagus cut into 1-inch spears
1 cup frozen peas
1/3 cup tahini
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lightly-packed parsley or dill
2 medium cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons freshly-squeezed lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Salt and pepper to taste
Additional olive oil, cooked asparagus spears, peas, and fresh herbs for topping
Vegetables or pita chips for serving

Instructions

Place chickpeas and baking soda in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce heat to medium-low and allow to simmer 15-20 minutes until some skins are floating on top of water and chickpeas are puffy.
Drain chickpeas and discard any loose skins. Rinse chickpeas well in cold water until cooled and place in a food processor or blender.
Fill same pot you used for the chickpeas with fresh water and bring to a simmer over high heat. Reduce heat to medium and add asparagus to water. Allow to simmer 2-3 minutes until asparagus is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove asparagus from water and immediately plunge in ice water to cool. Drain asparagus and place in food processor with chickpeas.
Bring same pot of water to a simmer again and add peas. Cook 1-2 minutes until peas are bright green. Plunge in ice water, drain well, and add to food processor with chickpeas and asparagus.
Add tahini, olive oil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice, zest, cumin, and paprika to food processor. Process or blend on high 3-5 minutes until hummus is creamy, scraping down sides as necessary. Season hummus with salt and pepper to taste.
Scrape hummus into a serving bowl and garnish with a few drizzles of olive oil, asparagus, peas, and parsley if desired. Serve hummus with your choice of dipper and enjoy!

Notes

Storing Instructions

Store hummus in refrigerator up to 6 days.

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